Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for dental conditions includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Dental Conditions
Use ICD-10 code K02.51 for dental caries on pit/fissure surface penetrating dentin, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
ICD-10 codes for dental caries include K02.51 for caries penetrating dentin and K02.52 for caries penetrating pulp. These codes require radiographic confirmation.
Chronic gingivitis, plaque-induced, is coded as K05.10. Documentation must include plaque presence and gingival inflammation.