ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for K02.51
Dental caries on pit and fissure surface limited to enamel
Coding Notes & Guidelines for K02.51
White spot lesions [initial caries] on pit and fissure surface of tooth
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code K02.51 (Dental caries on pit and fissure surface limited to enamel)
ICD-10-CM code K02.51 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM K02.51 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about K02.51 - Dental caries on pit and fissure surface limited to enamel. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Dental caries on pit and fissure surface limited to enamel.