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 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)

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

abscess icd 10
 
cellulitis icd 10
 
mouth icd 10
 
Billable/Specific Code

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