Dental caries on pit and fissure surface penetrating into pulp
ICD-10 K02.53 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of dental caries on pit and fissure surface penetrating into pulp.
K02.53 refers to dental caries that have progressed to the point of penetrating the pulp of a tooth, specifically on the pit and fissure surfaces. Clinically, this condition presents with symptoms such as toothache, sensitivity to temperature changes, and potential swelling in the surrounding gum tissue. The anatomy involved includes the enamel, dentin, and pulp of the tooth, where the carious lesion begins on the outer surfaces and advances inward. Disease progression typically starts with demineralization of the enamel, leading to cavitation and subsequent invasion of the dentin, ultimately reaching the pulp, which contains nerves and blood vessels. Diagnostic considerations include clinical examination, radiographic assessment to evaluate the extent of caries, and possibly pulp vitality tests. Early detection and intervention are crucial to prevent further complications, such as abscess formation or tooth loss.
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
K02.53 specifically covers dental caries that have penetrated the pulp on pit and fissure surfaces, indicating a severe level of decay that requires immediate attention.
K02.53 should be used when there is clear evidence of pulp involvement due to caries, differentiating it from codes for superficial caries that do not affect the pulp.
Documentation should include clinical findings of caries, radiographic images showing pulp involvement, and treatment plans outlining the necessary interventions.
