K12.2 - Cellulitis and abscess of mouth
- Applicable to Cellulitis and abscess of mouth
- The 2025 edition of ICD10-CM K12.2 became effective on October 1, 2024.
- This is the American ICD10-CM version of K12.2 - other international versions of ICD10 K12.2 may differ.
- K12.2 is a Billable / Specific ICD10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Inclusion terms help to clarify and specify the conditions or diseases covered by a particular ICD-10-CM code.
Inclusion Term:
- Cellulitis of mouth (floor)
- Submandibular abscess
Type 2 Excludes
- abscess of salivary gland (K11.3)
- abscess of tongue (K14.0)
- periapical abscess (K04.6-K04.7)
- periodontal abscess (K05.21)
- peritonsillar abscess (J36)
Billable/Specific Code
The following codes above K12.2 contain annotation back-references that may be applicable to K12.2:
- Chapter: K00-K95 - Diseases of the digestive system
- Section: K00-K14 - Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands
- Category: K12 - Stomatitis and related lesions
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