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Non-specific code 2009 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 523.1
Chronic gingivitis
  • There are 2 ICD-9-CM codes below 523.1 that define this diagnosis in greater detail. Do not use this code on a reimbursement claim.
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523.1 Excludes
  • herpetic gingivostomatitis (054.2)
Applies To
  • Gingivitis (chronic):
    • desquamative
    • hyperplastic
    • simple marginal
    • ulcerative
 523.01 ICD9Data.com 523.10 
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