ICD-10-CM · Billable Code
K04.2 — Pulp degeneration
Chapter K00-K95: Diseases of the digestive system
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K04.0PulpitisK04.1Necrosis of pulpK04.3Abnormal hard tissue formation in pulpK04.4Acute apical periodontitis of pulpal originK04.5Chronic apical periodontitisK04.6Periapical abscess with sinusK04.7Periapical abscess without sinusK04.8Radicular cystK04.9Other and unsp diseases of pulp and periapical tissues
Common questions about K04.2 (Pulp degeneration)
What does ICD-10 code K04.2 mean?
K04.2 is the ICD-10-CM 2025 code for Pulp degeneration. 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 K04.2 a billable diagnosis code?
Yes, K04.2 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 K04.2 belong to?
K04.2 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 ↗