ICD-10-CM K02.53: Dental caries on pit and fissure surface penetrating into pulp

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About ICD-10-CM Code K02.53 (Dental caries on pit and fissure surface penetrating into pulp)

ICD-10-CM code K02.53 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 K02.53 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about K02.53 - Dental caries on pit and fissure surface penetrating into pulp. 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 penetrating into pulp.