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K05.01

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Acute gingivitis, non-plaque induced

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Sudden inflammation of the gums caused by factors other than plaque buildup, such as trauma, allergic reactions, or systemic conditions.

Coding Tips

  • •Document the non-plaque cause (trauma, medication, systemic disease) to justify this code selection
  • •Distinguish from K05.10 (chronic plaque-induced) by confirming acute onset and non-plaque etiology

Code Hierarchy

└K05Gingivitis and periodontal diseases└K05.0Acute gingivitis└K05.01Acute gingivitis, non-plaque induced
└K05.01Acute gingivitis, non-plaque induced

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