K06.2

K06.2

Billable

Gingival and edentulous alveolar ridge lesions associated with trauma

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

What This Code Means

Damage to the gums or the bone ridge where teeth attach, caused by injury or trauma to the mouth.

Coding Tips

•Document the specific type of trauma (mechanical injury, chemical burn, etc.) if available
•Link to the external cause code (W-Y codes) when trauma is documented

Use Additional Code

code (Chapter 20) to identify external cause or denture status (Z97.2)

Code Hierarchy

└K06Other disorders of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge └K06.2Gingival and edentulous alveolar ridge lesions associated with trauma

└K06.2Gingival and edentulous alveolar ridge lesions associated with trauma