Dental caries (K02)

• ICD-10 Index

  • Diseases of the digestive system (K00–K93)

    • Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands (K00-K14)

      • Dental caries (K02)

        • K02 - Dental caries NON-BILLABLE CODE
        • K02.3 - Arrested dental caries BILLABLE CODE
        • K02.5 - Dental caries on pit and fissure surface NON-BILLABLE CODE
        • K02.51 - Dental caries on pit and fissure surface limited to enamel BILLABLE CODE
        • K02.52 - Dental caries on pit and fissure surfc penetrat into dentin BILLABLE CODE
        • K02.53 - Dental caries on pit and fissure surface penetrat into pulp BILLABLE CODE
        • K02.6 - Dental caries on smooth surface NON-BILLABLE CODE
        • K02.61 - Dental caries on smooth surface limited to enamel BILLABLE CODE
        • K02.62 - Dental caries on smooth surface penetrating into dentin BILLABLE CODE
        • K02.63 - Dental caries on smooth surface penetrating into pulp BILLABLE CODE
        • K02.7 - Dental root caries BILLABLE CODE
        • K02.9 - Dental caries, unspecified BILLABLE CODE

Clinical Information for Dental caries (K02)

Dental Caries - Localized destruction of the tooth surface initiated by decalcification of the enamel followed by enzymatic lysis of organic structures and leading to cavity formation. If left unchecked, the cavity may penetrate the enamel and dentin and reach the pulp.

Dental Caries Activity Tests - Diagnostic tests conducted in order to measure the increment of active DENTAL CARIES over a period of time.

Dental Caries Susceptibility - The predisposition to tooth decay (DENTAL CARIES).

Dental Caries - Localized destruction of the tooth surface initiated by decalcification of the enamel followed by enzymatic lysis of organic structures and leading to cavity formation. If left unchecked, the cavity may penetrate the enamel and dentin and reach the pulp.

Dental Caries Activity Tests - Diagnostic tests conducted in order to measure the increment of active DENTAL CARIES over a period of time.

Dental Caries Susceptibility - The predisposition to tooth decay (DENTAL CARIES).

Root Caries - Dental caries involving the tooth root, cementum, or cervical area of the tooth.

Instructional Notations

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• caries of dentine
• dental cavities
• early childhood caries
• pre-eruptive caries
• recurrent caries (dentino enamel junction) (enamel) (to the pulp)
• tooth decay