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K05.212

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Aggressive periodontitis, localized, moderate

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 moderate destruction of supporting tissues.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify localized distribution and moderate severity level in periodontal examination findings
  • •Distinguish from slight (K05.211) and generalized forms (K05.22x) based on clinical assessment

Code Hierarchy

└K05Gingivitis and periodontal diseases└K05.2Aggressive periodontitis└K05.21Aggressive periodontitis, localized└K05.212Aggressive periodontitis, localized, moderate
└K05.212Aggressive periodontitis, localized, moderate

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