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K05.211

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Aggressive periodontitis, localized, slight

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

What This Code Means

A serious gum disease affecting specific areas of the mouth with mild destruction of supporting tissues.

Coding Tips

  • •Confirm localized pattern (affecting specific teeth/areas) rather than generalized involvement
  • •Document severity assessment (slight) in clinical evaluation to support this code selection

Code Hierarchy

└K05Gingivitis and periodontal diseases└K05.2Aggressive periodontitis└K05.21Aggressive periodontitis, localized└K05.211Aggressive periodontitis, localized, slight
└K05.211Aggressive periodontitis, localized, slight

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