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K05.219

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Aggressive periodontitis, localized, unspecified severity

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 when the severity level is not clearly documented.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code only when localized aggressive periodontitis is confirmed but severity cannot be determined
  • •Query provider for severity documentation to assign more specific K05.211 or K05.212 if possible

Code Hierarchy

└K05Gingivitis and periodontal diseases└K05.2Aggressive periodontitis└K05.21Aggressive periodontitis, localized└K05.219Aggressive periodontitis, localized, unspecified severity
└K05.219Aggressive periodontitis, localized, unspecified severity

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