ICD Code K02.9

ICD code K02.9 is dental caries, unspecified, meaning tooth decay or cavities without further detail about the type or location.

1. Presence of dental decay identified during clinical examination

2. Evidence of demineralization or cavitation in tooth structure

3. No specification of the type, location, or severity of the caries

4. Absence of documentation indicating whether the caries is limited to enamel, involves dentin, or has reached the pulp

5. Patient presents with symptoms such as tooth sensitivity, pain, or visible discoloration, but without further classification

6. Insufficient information in the medical record to assign a more specific dental caries code

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code K02.9 include:

- D0120: Periodic oral evaluation

- D0140: Limited oral evaluation – problem focused

- D0150: Comprehensive oral evaluation – new or established patient

- D0210: Intraoral – complete series of radiographic images

- D0220: Intraoral – periapical first radiographic image

- D0230: Intraoral – periapical each additional radiographic image

- D0240: Intraoral – occlusal radiographic image

- D1110: Prophylaxis – adult

- D1120: Prophylaxis – child

- D2140: Amalgam – one surface, primary or permanent

- D2150: Amalgam – two surfaces, primary or permanent

- D2160: Amalgam – three surfaces, primary or permanent

- D2330: Resin-based composite – one surface, anterior

- D2331: Resin-based composite – two surfaces, anterior

- D2391: Resin-based composite – one surface, posterior

- D2392: Resin-based composite – two surfaces, posterior

These CPT codes are commonly associated with the treatment of ICD code K02.9.

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