Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM K06 is the diagnosis code for Other disorders of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge. This code falls under the section "Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands" within Chapter 11 â Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions are not included in K06. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where K06 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, K06 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
K06 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other disorders of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
K06 is located in Section K00-K14 â "Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands" within Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
K06 has 6 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: K06.0, K06.1, K06.2, K06.3, K06.8 and more.
Use K06 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other disorders of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Other disorders of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge is K06.
No, K06 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
K06 is in Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, K06 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.