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2025 ICD-10-CM code K05.22

Generalized aggressive periodontitis.

Use additional codes to identify any underlying medical conditions, tobacco use, or other risk factors.

Medical necessity for treating generalized aggressive periodontitis stems from the potential for tooth loss and other oral health complications if left untreated.The rapid progression of the disease necessitates timely intervention.

Diagnosis and management typically fall under the purview of dentists, specifically periodontists.They are responsible for assessing the extent of the disease, providing appropriate treatment, and educating patients on ongoing maintenance.

In simple words: A severe and fast-acting gum disease that affects many teeth and causes bone loss around the teeth. It often runs in families and can happen even if you're generally healthy.

A rapidly progressive form of periodontitis affecting multiple teeth and characterized by significant bone loss, attachment loss, and often familial aggregation.It typically occurs in individuals otherwise considered healthy.

Example 1: A 25-year-old non-smoker presents with rapid loss of attachment and bone around multiple teeth, despite good oral hygiene practices. Clinical examination and radiographs confirm the diagnosis of generalized aggressive periodontitis., A teenager from a family with a history of periodontal disease exhibits early onset and severe progression of periodontitis, fitting the criteria for generalized aggressive periodontitis., A patient with generalized aggressive periodontitis undergoes scaling and root planing, followed by antibiotic therapy to manage the infection and slow disease progression.

Documentation should include clinical findings (e.g., pocket depths, attachment loss, bone loss), radiographic evidence, family history, and any relevant medical history. Treatment plans and patient education should also be documented.

** Excludes1: acute apical periodontitis (K04.4) periapical abscess (K04.7) periapical abscess with sinus (K04.6). Consider using additional codes to document: alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-), exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22), exposure to tobacco smoke in the perinatal period (P96.81), history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891), occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31), tobacco dependence (F17.-), tobacco use (Z72.0).

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