ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for initial tooth caries
Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Caries › initial (tooth)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding initial tooth caries
The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for initial tooth caries; the code depends on the details below.
More specific initial tooth caries codes (official index)
Common questions about initial tooth caries ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for chewing surface initial tooth caries?
- K02.51 — Dental caries on pit and fissure surface limited to enamel.
What is the ICD-10 code for pit and fissure surface initial tooth caries?
- K02.51 — Dental caries on pit and fissure surface limited to enamel.
What is the ICD-10 code for smooth surface initial tooth caries?
- K02.61 — Dental caries on smooth surface limited to enamel.