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Non-specific code 2010 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 523.4
Chronic periodontitis
  • There are 3 ICD-9-CM codes below 523.4 that define this diagnosis in greater detail. Do not use this code on a reimbursement claim.
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523.4 Excludes
  • chronic apical periodontitis (522.6)
Applies To
  • Chronic pericoronitis
  • Pericementitis (chronic)
  • Periodontitis:
    • NOS
    • complex
    • simplex
 523.33 ICD9Data.com 523.40 
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