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K05.222

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Aggressive periodontitis, generalized, 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 most or all areas of the mouth with moderate destruction of supporting tissues.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify generalized distribution and moderate severity in periodontal examination and radiographic findings
  • •This represents more advanced disease than slight severity; ensure clinical documentation supports moderate classification

Code Hierarchy

└K05Gingivitis and periodontal diseases└K05.2Aggressive periodontitis└K05.22Aggressive periodontitis, generalized└K05.222Aggressive periodontitis, generalized, moderate
└K05.222Aggressive periodontitis, generalized, moderate

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