2025 ICD-10-CM code K05.322
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Chronic periodontitis, generalized, moderate.
Medical necessity for coding K05.322 is established through clinical findings that demonstrate the presence of chronic periodontitis, including gingival inflammation, bleeding on probing, attachment loss, and bone loss.The severity of the disease and its impact on the patient's oral health justify the diagnosis and treatment.
The clinical responsibility for coding K05.322 lies with the dentist or periodontist who diagnoses and treats periodontal disease.This includes performing a thorough periodontal examination, documenting the extent and severity of the disease, and implementing an appropriate treatment plan.The dentist is also responsible for proper documentation supporting the diagnosis.
In simple words: This code describes a common gum disease where significant gum inflammation and bone loss affect most of the teeth.It's a moderate form of the disease.
Chronic periodontitis, generalized, moderate, is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the supporting structures of the teeth, resulting in progressive destruction of the periodontal ligament and alveolar bone.It is characterized by generalized involvement, moderate severity of bone loss, and inflammation.
Example 1: A 45-year-old patient presents with generalized moderate periodontitis, exhibiting significant gingival inflammation, bleeding on probing, and moderate bone loss around most teeth.Radiographic evidence confirms the diagnosis.The dentist documents the extent of attachment loss and bone loss, indicating generalized moderate periodontitis., A 60-year-old patient with a history of smoking and poor oral hygiene exhibits signs of generalized moderate periodontitis.The dentist documents the periodontal charting showing attachment loss and bone loss consistent with the diagnosis.The patient's history and radiographs support the coding., A 30-year-old patient with uncontrolled diabetes presents with generalized moderate periodontitis.The dentist notes the patient's medical history and documents the severity of periodontal disease, highlighting the connection between diabetes and periodontal health in the medical record.
** This code is for chronic periodontitis.Acute periodontitis would require a different code.
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