Is K02.6 a billable code?
No. K02.6 is a header code that groups 3 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
K02.6: Dental caries on smooth surface
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
K02.6 groups related diagnoses under dental caries on smooth surface. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under K02.6
K02.6 questions
What does K02.6 mean?
K02.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for Dental caries on smooth surface. 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.