K12.2 - Cellulitis and abscess of mouth

Code

K12.2 - Cellulitis and abscess of mouth
[Billable]

Includes

  • Cellulitis of mouth (floor)
  • Submandibular abscess

Not Included Here

  • abscess of salivary gland (K11.3)
  • abscess of tongue (K14.0)
  • periapical abscess (K04.6-K04.7)
  • periodontal abscess (K05.21)
  • peritonsillar abscess (J36)

Code Tree

K00-K95 - Diseases of the digestive system
  • K00-K14 - Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands
    • K12 - Stomatitis and related lesions
      • K12.0 - Recurrent oral aphthae
      • K12.1 - Other forms of stomatitis
      • K12.2 - Cellulitis and abscess of mouth
      • K12.3 - Oral mucositis (ulcerative)