Dental caries (K02)

Browse all the diagnosis codes used for dental caries (k02). For easy navigation, the diagnosis codes are sorted in alphabetical order and grouped by sections. Each section is clearly marked with its description, and the corresponding three-digit code range. This format makes it simple to browse diagnosis codes in this chapter or section and find what you're looking for. We've also added green checkmark icons to label billable codes, and red warning icons for non-billable ones. This makes it easy to identify which codes can be billed.

Clinical Information

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

Includes

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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