K06.020 – Generalized gingival recession, unspecified

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code K06.020

Code: K06.020 (claims format: K06020)
Description: Generalized gingival recession, unspecified
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 11. Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
Block: K00-K14 Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands
Parent codes: K06 › K06.0 › K06.02

Notes for K06.020

Applicable to:

Generalized gingival recession, NOS

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

K06 – Other disorders of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge

Excludes2 (not included here):

acute gingivitis (K05.0)
atrophy of edentulous alveolar ridge (K08.2)
chronic gingivitis (K05.1)
gingivitis NOS (K05.1)

K06.0 – Gingival recession

Applicable to:

Gingival recession (postinfective) (postprocedural)

Index terms for K06.020

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Recession, receding, gingival, generalized

Related codes in K06.02

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K06.020?

K06.020 is the ICD-10-CM code for generalized gingival recession, unspecified, in the block K00-K14 (Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands).

Is K06.020 a billable code?

Yes. K06.020 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does K06.020 belong to?

It belongs to category K06 – Other disorders of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.