K06.8 vs M27.1
K06.8 (Other specified disorders of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge) compared with M27.1 (Giant cell granuloma, central), from the official CMS tabular data. Do not report these codes together: the official tabular list marks them Excludes1.
Can these codes be reported together?
No — do not report together. M27.1 carries an Excludes1 note covering K06.8: “peripheral giant cell granuloma (K06.8)”
Sole exception: when the two conditions are documented as unrelated to each other (ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines, Section I.A.12.a).
Side by side
| K06.8Other specified disorders of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge | M27.1Giant cell granuloma, central | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Billable |
| Classification | K00-K95 — Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95) | M00-M99 — Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (M00-M99) |
| Definition | Other specified disorders of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (K06.8). | Giant cell granuloma, central is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (M27.1). |
| Includes | Fibrous epulis Flabby alveolar ridge Giant cell epulis Peripheral giant cell granuloma of gingiva | Giant cell granuloma NOS |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources