K05.1

Non-billable

Chronic gingivitis

K05.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Chronic gingivitis. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as K05.10 for billing.

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

K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system

Includes

  • Desquamative gingivitis (chronic)
  • Gingivitis (chronic) NOS
  • Hyperplastic gingivitis (chronic)
  • Pregnancy associated gingivitis
  • Simple marginal gingivitis (chronic)
  • Ulcerative gingivitis (chronic)

Code first

  • , if applicable, diseases of the digestive system complicating pregnancy (O99.61-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K05.1?
K05.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Chronic gingivitis". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
Is K05.1 a billable code?
No — K05.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as K05.10) for billing.
What are the subcodes of K05.1?
K05.1 has 2 more specific child codes, including K05.10, K05.11.

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

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