What does ICD-10 code K05.319 mean?

ICD-10 code K05.319 is the standardized code used for chronic periodontitis, localized, unspecified severity in medical records and coding systems.

When is ICD-10 code K05.319 used?

Doctors, hospitals, and insurers may use ICD-10 code K05.319 when recording chronic periodontitis, localized, unspecified severity in a standardized format.

Does ICD-10 code K05.319 confirm a diagnosis?

No. A code helps standardize documentation and claims, but it should not be read as a substitute for a clinician's full assessment.

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ICD-10 Code K05.319: Chronic periodontitis, localized, unspecified severity

Name: ICD-10 Code K05.319: Chronic periodontitis, localized, unspecified severity
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T06:15:10.040Z

K05.319 is a billable ICD-10 diagnosis code used to classify Chronic periodontitis, localized, unspecified severity in medical records and claims. You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records. ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95).

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95).

When is it used?

May be used when a clinician documents chronic periodontitis, localized, unspecified severity in a patient's medical record.
May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.

What it does not mean

A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.

Code hierarchy

chapter

11Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)

block

K00-K14Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.

Related specialists

GastroenterologistGeneral Physician

Sibling codes

K05.311Chronic periodontitis, localized, slightbillable K05.312Chronic periodontitis, localized, moderatebillable K05.313Chronic periodontitis, localized, severebillable

Coding guidelines

Common synonyms

Chronic periodontitis, localized, unspecified severityChronic periodontitis, localized

Frequently asked questions

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