K05.3

Non-billable

Chronic periodontitis

K05.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for Chronic periodontitis. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as K05.30 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
K00-K95
Parent
K05
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system

Includes

  • Chronic pericoronitis
  • Complex periodontitis
  • Periodontitis NOS
  • Simplex periodontitis

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • chronic apical periodontitis (K04.5)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K05.3?
K05.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Chronic periodontitis". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
Is K05.3 a billable code?
No — K05.3 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as K05.30) for billing.
What are the subcodes of K05.3?
K05.3 has 3 more specific child codes, including K05.30, K05.31, K05.32.
What is excluded from K05.3?
Excludes1 (not coded here): chronic apical periodontitis (K04.5).

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

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