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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Dental Caries

ICD-10 Coding for Dental Caries

K02.51
K02.52

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for dental caries includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Tooth Decay
Cavities
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Dental Caries

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Dental Caries

Use ICD-10 code K02.51 for dental caries limited to enamel, pit and fissure, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Dental caries limited to enamel, pit and fissure

Billable Code
K02.51
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of white spot lesions on pit and fissure surfaces

Applicable To

  • • Caries limited to enamel on pit and fissure surfaces

Important Notes

  • • Ensure thorough examination to confirm enamel-only involvement.

Dental caries penetrating into dentin, pit and fissure

Billable Code
K02.52
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Caries penetrating into dentin on pit and fissure surfaces

Important Notes

  • • Document radiographic findings to support dentin involvement.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

D0601

Caries risk assessment, low risk

Use for documenting caries risk assessment results.

D0602

Caries risk assessment, moderate risk

Use for documenting moderate caries risk assessment results.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for dental caries?

The ICD-10 code for dental caries varies by location and severity, such as K02.51 for enamel caries on pit and fissure surfaces.

How do you code dental caries penetrating into dentin?

Use ICD-10 code K02.52 for dental caries penetrating into dentin on pit and fissure surfaces, confirmed by radiographic evidence.

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