A69.0

What This Code Means

This is a severe infection of the mouth and gums characterized by tissue death and ulcer formation, often caused by poor oral hygiene or weakened immune system. It results in painful sores and tissue destruction in the mouth.

Coding Tips

• •Verify documentation specifies necrotizing ulcerative stomatitis (NUS) or Vincent's infection to distinguish from other oral conditions
• •Check for associated conditions like immunosuppression, HIV/AIDS, or poor oral hygiene that may be documented separately and coded additionally