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K02.63

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Dental caries on smooth surface penetrating into pulp

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

What This Code Means

Tooth decay on the smooth surfaces of the tooth that has advanced all the way to the pulp (nerve center) of the tooth.

Coding Tips

  • •Decay reaching the pulp on smooth surfaces typically causes significant pain and requires endodontic treatment
  • •Ensure documentation clearly indicates pulp involvement and the smooth surface location

Code Hierarchy

└K02Dental caries└K02.6Dental caries on smooth surface└K02.63Dental caries on smooth surface penetrating into pulp
└K02.63Dental caries on smooth surface penetrating into pulp

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