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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for recession

Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Recession, receding”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding recession

The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for recession; the code depends on the details below.

More specific recession codes (official index)

  • chamber angle (eye) H21.55 — Recession of chamber angle
  • chin M26.09 — Other specified anomalies of jaw size
  • gingival (postinfective) (postoperative)
  • generalized K06.020 — Generalized gingival recession, unspecified
  • minimal K06.021 — Generalized gingival recession, minimal
  • moderate K06.022 — Generalized gingival recession, moderate
  • severe K06.023 — Generalized gingival recession, severe
  • localized K06.010 — Localized gingival recession, unspecified
  • minimal K06.011 — Localized gingival recession, minimal
  • moderate K06.012 — Localized gingival recession, moderate
  • severe K06.013 — Localized gingival recession, severe

Common questions about recession ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for chamber angle recession?

H21.55 — Recession of chamber angle (header code; choose a more specific subcode).

What is the ICD-10 code for chin recession?

M26.09 — Other specified anomalies of jaw size.