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K02.3

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Arrested dental caries

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Tooth decay that has stopped progressing and is no longer actively spreading, often appearing as a dark or discolored spot on the tooth.

Coding Tips

  • •Arrested caries indicates the decay process has halted, which may occur naturally or due to treatment
  • •Document whether the caries is active or arrested to support accurate coding

Code Hierarchy

└K02Dental caries└K02.3Arrested dental caries
└K02.3Arrested dental caries

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