K06.9 – Disorder of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge, unspecified

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code K06.9
Code
K06.9 (claims format: K069)
Description
Disorder of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge, unspecified
Short description
Disorder of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge, unsp
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

Excludes2 (not included here):
  • acute gingivitis (K05.0)
  • atrophy of edentulous alveolar ridge (K08.2)
  • chronic gingivitis (K05.1)
  • gingivitis NOS (K05.1)

Index terms for K06.9

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

Related codes in K06

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K06.9?

K06.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for disorder of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge, unspecified, in the block K00-K14 (Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands).

Is K06.9 a billable code?

Yes. K06.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does K06.9 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.