ICD-10-CM · Billable Code
K02.61 — Dental caries on smooth surface limited to enamel
Chapter K00-K95: Diseases of the digestive system
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Common questions about K02.61 (Dental caries on smooth surface limited to enamel)
What does ICD-10 code K02.61 mean?
K02.61 is the ICD-10-CM 2025 code for Dental caries on smooth surface limited to enamel. ICD-10-CM is the medical coding system used by clinicians, hospitals and insurers worldwide to classify diseases and conditions in a standard way.
Is K02.61 a billable diagnosis code?
Yes, K02.61 is a billable / specific ICD-10-CM code, meaning it can be used by clinicians and hospitals as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims and electronic health records.
Which ICD-10 chapter does K02.61 belong to?
K02.61 belongs to the chapter "Diseases of the digestive system" (codes K00-K95). ICD-10-CM organises codes into 22 chapters by body system or condition type, which helps clinicians navigate related diagnoses.
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Source: ICD-10-CM 2025 (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, public domain). Codes valid from October 1, 2024. CMS source ↗