K02.6
Non-billableDental caries on smooth surface
Dental caries on smooth surface
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- caries of dentine
- dental cavities
- early childhood caries
- pre-eruptive caries
- recurrent caries (dentino enamel junction) (enamel) (to the pulp)
- tooth decay
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(4)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for dental caries on smooth surface?
The ICD-10-CM code for dental caries on smooth surface is K02.6. The full clinical description is "Dental caries on smooth surface". K02.6 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code K02.6 mean?
ICD-10-CM code K02.6 represents “Dental caries on smooth surface”. It is classified under Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is K02.6 a billable code?
No, K02.6 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under K02.6.
What chapter is K02.6 in?
K02.6 is in Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System (codes K00-K95).
What are the subcategories under K02.6?
K02.6 has 3 child codes, including: K02.61 (Dental caries on smooth surface limited to enamel), K02.62 (Dental caries on smooth surface penetrating into dentin), K02.63 (Dental caries on smooth surface penetrating into pulp).
What are the UMLS CUIs for K02.6?
K02.6 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C1456145. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does K02.6 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like dental caries on smooth surface affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of K02.6?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for K02.6 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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