ICD-10-CM Code for Other disorders of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge K06

ICD-10 code K06 for Other disorders of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the digestive system .

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Other disorders of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge

Excludes2: acute gingivitis (K05.0)
atrophy of edentulous alveolar ridge (K08.2)
chronic gingivitis (K05.1)
gingivitis NOS (K05.1)

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