K02Header code — not billable
Dental caries
- Chapter
- 11. Diseases of the digestive system
- Category
- K02
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category K02
K02.3Arrested dental cariesYesK02.5Dental caries on pit and fissure surfaceK02.51Dental caries on pit and fissure surface limited to enamelYesK02.52Dental caries on pit and fissure surfc penetrat into dentinYesK02.53Dental caries on pit and fissure surface penetrat into pulpYesK02.6Dental caries on smooth surfaceK02.61Dental caries on smooth surface limited to enamelYesK02.62Dental caries on smooth surface penetrating into dentinYesK02.63Dental caries on smooth surface penetrating into pulpYesK02.7Dental root cariesYesK02.9Dental caries, unspecifiedYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code K02?
K02 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Dental caries.
Is K02 a billable code?
No. K02 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is K02 in?
K02 falls under Chapter 11: Diseases of the digestive system.
When did K02 become effective?
K02 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to K02?
K02 belongs to category K02, which includes 11 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.