2025 ICD-10-CM code K05.329
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A Dental and Oral Diseases - Chronic periodontitis Diseases of the digestive system Feed
Chronic periodontitis, generalized, unspecified severity.
Modifiers may be applicable depending on the specific procedures performed. Consult the appropriate coding guidelines for details.
Medical necessity for treatment is established by the presence of clinically significant periodontal disease affecting the supporting structures of the teeth. This leads to potential complications including tooth loss, infection, and systemic issues. Treatment is deemed necessary to preserve teeth, improve oral health, and prevent further complications.
The clinical responsibility for this diagnosis falls on dentists and periodontists. They are responsible for diagnosing the condition, determining the severity, and recommending treatment plans.
In simple words: This code describes gum disease affecting many teeth, where the severity isn't stated. It's a long-term condition causing damage to the gums and bone holding the teeth in place.
This ICD-10-CM code signifies chronic periodontitis affecting multiple teeth, without specifying the severity.It represents a generalized inflammatory condition of the supporting tissues of the teeth, characterized by progressive destruction of the periodontal ligament and alveolar bone.
Example 1: A 55-year-old patient presents with bleeding gums, persistent bad breath, and loose teeth. Examination reveals generalized bone loss and inflammation.The dentist diagnoses chronic periodontitis, generalized, unspecified severity., A 30-year-old patient with a history of poor oral hygiene undergoes a routine dental checkup. Radiographic imaging shows generalized bone loss, and clinical examination confirms inflammation and pocketing. K05.329 is assigned, reflecting the generalized nature of the disease., An elderly patient in a nursing home is diagnosed with moderate generalized chronic periodontitis.Due to the patient's condition and lack of detailed clinical information,K05.329 is the most appropriate code for billing purposes.
** This code is primarily used in dental settings. Further investigation into the severity of the periodontitis may be necessary for accurate treatment planning and billing.
- Payment Status: Active
- Modifier TC rule: Not applicable for this diagnosis code.
- Specialties:Dentistry, Periodontics
- Place of Service:Office, Dental Clinic