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necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis

Medical Definition

An acute or chronic gingivitis characterized by redness and swelling, necrosis extending from the interdental papillae along the gingival margins, pain; hemorrhage, necrotic odor, and often a pseudomembrane. the condition may extend to the oral mucosa; tongue; palate; or pharynx. the etiology is somewhat unclear, but may involve a complex of fusobacterium nucleatum along with spirochetes borrelia or treponema.
Related Codes (2)
Code
Description
Billable
Details
A69.0Necrotizing ulcerative stomatitis
A69.1Other Vincent's infections

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