ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for gum abscess
Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Abscess (connective tissue) (embolic) (fistulous) (infective) (metastatic) (multiple) (pernicious) (pyogenic) (septic) › gum”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding gum abscess
The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for gum abscess; the code depends on the details below.
More specific gum abscess codes (official index)
- aggressive K05.20 — Aggressive periodontitis, unspecified
- generalized K05.229 — Aggressive periodontitis, generalized, unspecified severity
- moderate K05.222 — Aggressive periodontitis, generalized, moderate
- severe K05.223 — Aggressive periodontitis, generalized, severe
- slight K05.221 — Aggressive periodontitis, generalized, slight
- localized K05.219 — Aggressive periodontitis, localized, unspecified severity
- moderate K05.212 — Aggressive periodontitis, localized, moderate
- severe K05.213 — Aggressive periodontitis, localized, severe
- slight K05.211 — Aggressive periodontitis, localized, slight
Common questions about gum abscess ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for aggressive gum abscess?
- K05.20 — Aggressive periodontitis, unspecified.