2006 ICD-9-CM Volume 1 Diagnosis Codes Home > Diseases Of The Digestive System 520-579 > Diseases Of Oral Cavity, Salivary Glands, And Jaws 520-529 > ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 523 Gingival and periodontal diseases 523 is a non-specific code that cannot be used to specify a diagnosis ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 523.0 Acute gingivitis 523.0 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 523.0 contains 5 index entries ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 523.1 Chronic gingivitis Gingivitis is a disorder involving inflammation of the gums (gingiva). 523.1 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 523.1 contains 13 index entries ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 523.2 Gingival recession The exposure of root surface by an apical shift in the position of the gingiva. 523.2 is a non-specific code that cannot be used to specify a diagnosis ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 523.20 Gingival recession, unspecified The exposure of root surface by an apical shift in the position of the gingiva. 523.20 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 523.20 contains 3 index entries ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 523.21 Gingival recession, minimal 523.21 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 523.21 contains 1 index entry ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 523.22 Gingival recession, moderate 523.22 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 523.22 contains 1 index entry ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 523.23 Gingival recession, severe 523.23 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 523.23 contains 1 index entry ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 523.24 Gingival recession, localized 523.24 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 523.24 contains 1 index entry ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 523.25 Gingival recession, generalized 523.25 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 523.25 contains 1 index entry ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 523.3 Acute periodontitis Localized circumscribed purulent area of inflammation in the periodontal tissue. It is a derivative of marginal periodontitis and commonly associated with suprabony and infrabony pockets and interradicular involvements, in contrast to periapical abscess which is attributable to pulp necrosis. 523.3 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 523.3 contains 19 index entries ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 523.4 Chronic periodontitis Inflammatory reaction of the tissues surrounding a tooth (periodontium), usually resulting from the extension of gingival inflammation (gingivitis) into the periodontium. 523.4 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 523.4 contains 15 index entries ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 523.5 Periodontosis 523.5 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 523.5 contains 6 index entries ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 523.6 Accretions on teeth 523.6 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 523.6 contains 13 index entries ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 523.8 Other specified periodontal diseases Generalized or localized diffuse fibrous overgrowth of the gingival tissue, usually transmitted as an autosomal dominant trait, but some cases are idiopathic and others produced by drugs. The enlarged gingiva is pink, firm, and has a leather-like consistency with a minutely pebbled surface and in severe cases the teeth are almost completely covered and the enlargement projects into the oral vestibule. Non-inflammatory enlargement of the gingivae produced by factors other than local irritation. It is characteristically due to an increase in the number of cells. 523.8 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 523.8 contains 36 index entries ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 523.9 Unspecified gingival and periodontal disease 523.9 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 523.9 contains 4 index entries