K02 ICD-10-CM Code: Dental caries
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
K02Dental caries
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where K02 sits
- 1
Chapter 11
Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
- 2
Section
Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands (K00-K14)
- 3
Category K02
Dental caries
- 4
Code K02
Dental caries
Codes under K02
K02 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for K02.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for K02.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for K02.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for K02.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for K02.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code K02 mean?
K02 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Dental caries.”
Is K02 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. K02 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is K02 located in ICD-10-CM?
K02 is listed in Chapter 11, Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95), within Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands (K00-K14) (K00–K14), under category K02, Dental caries.
What coding notes are listed for K02?
No inclusion terms are listed for K02 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.