ICD-11 classes
13 Diseases of the digestive system
Diseases or disorders of orofacial complex
DA0C — Periodontal disease
DA0C.3 — Necrotising periodontal diseases
1C1H — Necrotising ulcerative gingivitis
ICD-11 1C1H — Necrotising ulcerative gingivitis
Necrotising ulcerative gingivitis (NUG) is a condition affecting the gums that is caused by a bacterial infection. It is a form of periodontal (gum) disease. But unlike other forms, it typically develops quickly and causes moderate to severe pain. «Necrotising» means that the condition destroys tissue. «Ulcerative» refers to sores that can appear on the gums.
It includes 1 item.
- Fusospirochaetal gangrene
The diagnosis excludes nothing.
Diagnosis with code 1C1H contains 3 clarifying diagnoses:
- 1C1H.0 — Other Vincent infections
- 1C1H.Y — Other specified necrotising ulcerative gingivitis
- 1C1H.Z — Necrotising ulcerative gingivitis, unspecified
The diagnosis is coded elsewhere: