K05.0

Non-billable

Acute gingivitis

K05.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Acute gingivitis. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as K05.00 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
K00-K95
Parent
K05
Subcodes
2
Edition
FY2026

K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (A69.1)
  • herpesviral [herpes simplex] gingivostomatitis (B00.2)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K05.0?
K05.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Acute gingivitis". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
Is K05.0 a billable code?
No — K05.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as K05.00) for billing.
What are the subcodes of K05.0?
K05.0 has 2 more specific child codes, including K05.00, K05.01.
What is excluded from K05.0?
Excludes1 (not coded here): acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (A69.1); herpesviral [herpes simplex] gingivostomatitis (B00.2).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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