K02.61

Billable

Dental caries on smooth surface limited to enamel

K02.61 is the ICD-10-CM code for Dental caries on smooth surface limited to enamel. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
K00-K95
Parent
K02.6
Edition
FY2026

K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What is tooth decay? Tooth decay is damage to a tooth's surface, or enamel. It happens when bacteria in your mouth make acids that attack the enamel. Tooth decay can lead to cavities (dental caries), which are holes in your teeth. If tooth decay is not treated, it can cause pain, infection, and even tooth loss. What causes tooth decay? Our mouths are full of bacteria. Some bacteria are helpful. But some can be…

Read more about Tooth Decay at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • White spot lesions [initial caries] on smooth surface of tooth

Medications indicated for this condition

FDA labeling

Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.

Conditions mapped to this code

MedlinePlus · NIH

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K02.61?
K02.61 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Dental caries on smooth surface limited to enamel". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
Is K02.61 a billable code?
Yes — K02.61 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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