K06.0
Gingival recession
Applicable To
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Gingival recession postinfective) postprocedural)
Clinical Information
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A loss of gum tissue resulting in an exposure of the roots of the teeth.
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Exposure of the root surface when the edge of the gum gingiva) moves apically away from the crown of the tooth. This is common with advancing age, vigorous tooth brushing, diseases, or tissue loss of the gingiva, the periodontal ligament and the supporting bone alveolar process).
Details
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K06.0 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM K06.0 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of K06.0 – other international versions of ICD-10 K06.0 may differ.