Is K02 a billable code?
No. K02 is a header code that groups 9 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
K02: Dental caries
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
K02 groups related diagnoses under dental caries. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under K02
- K02.3Arrested dental caries
- K02.51Dental caries on pit and fissure surface limited to enamel
- K02.52Dental caries on pit and fissure surface penetrating into dentin
- K02.53Dental caries on pit and fissure surface penetrating into pulp
- K02.61Dental caries on smooth surface limited to enamel
- K02.62Dental caries on smooth surface penetrating into dentin
- K02.63Dental caries on smooth surface penetrating into pulp
- K02.7Dental root caries
- K02.9Dental caries, unspecified
K02 questions
What does K02 mean?
K02 is the ICD-10-CM code for Dental caries. It is in chapter 11, Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.