K06.3 – Horizontal alveolar bone loss
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands
ICD-10-CM code
K06.3
- Code
K06.3(claims format:K063)- Description
- Horizontal alveolar bone loss
- 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
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
Index terms for K06.3
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in K06
- K06.0 – Gingival recessionHeader
- K06.1 – Gingival enlargementBillable
- K06.2 – Gingival and edentulous alveolar ridge lesions associated with traumaBillable
- K06.8 – Other specified disorders of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridgeBillable
- K06.9 – Disorder of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge, unspecifiedBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code K06.3?
K06.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for horizontal alveolar bone loss, in the block K00-K14 (Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands).
Is K06.3 a billable code?
Yes. K06.3 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does K06.3 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.