icd 10 code for caries

What is the ICD-10 code for dental caries?

ICD-10 codes for diagnosing dental caries include – K02.51 – Dental caries on pit and fissure surface, limited to enamel K02.52 – Dental caries on pit and fissure surface, penetrating into dentin K02.53 – Dental caries on pit and fissure surface, penetrating into pulp

What is the ICD 10 code for caries on smooth surface?

Dental caries on smooth surface penetrating into pulp 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Billable/Specific Code K02.63 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM K02.63 became effective on October 1, 2020.

What is the latest version of ICD 10 for tooth decay?

The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM K02.9 became effective on October 1, 2020. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of K02.9 - other international versions of ICD-10 K02.9 may differ. A disorder characterized by the decay of a tooth, in which it becomes softened, discolored and/or porous.

When will the ICD-10-CM K02 be released?

The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM K02 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is a tooth decay?

A disorder characterized by the decay of a tooth, in which it becomes softened, discolored and/or porous. Localized destruction of calcified tissue initiated on the tooth surface by decalcification of the enamel of the teeth, followed by enzymatic lysis of organic structures, leading to cavity formation that, if left untreated penetrates ...

What is the ICd 10 code for dental caries?

Dental caries on smooth surface penetrating into pulp 1 K02.63 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. 2 The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM K02.63 became effective on October 1, 2020. 3 This is the American ICD-10-CM version of K02.63 - other international versions of ICD-10 K02.63 may differ.

When will the ICD-10-CM K02.63 be released?

The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM K02.63 became effective on October 1, 2021.