Reversible pulpitis
ICD-10 K04.01 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of reversible pulpitis.
Reversible pulpitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the dental pulp, characterized by the pulp's ability to return to a normal state once the irritant is removed. Clinically, patients may present with sharp, transient pain in response to thermal stimuli, such as hot or cold, which resolves quickly upon removal of the stimulus. The anatomy involved includes the dental pulp, which is the innermost part of the tooth containing nerves and blood vessels. Disease progression typically begins with enamel or dentin caries that irritate the pulp, leading to inflammation. If untreated, reversible pulpitis can progress to irreversible pulpitis, where the pulp becomes necrotic, necessitating more invasive treatment. Diagnostic considerations include clinical examination, patient history, and diagnostic tests such as percussion and thermal sensitivity tests. Radiographic evaluation may also be necessary to rule out periapical pathology.
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
K04.01 specifically covers reversible pulpitis, which is characterized by inflammation of the dental pulp that can resolve with appropriate treatment. It does not include irreversible pulpitis or other dental conditions.
K04.01 should be used when the clinical findings indicate reversible pulpitis, particularly when the patient exhibits transient pain that resolves after stimulus removal. If the pulp is necrotic or the pain is persistent, K04.02 should be considered.
Documentation should include a thorough clinical examination, patient symptoms, diagnostic tests results, and treatment plans. Evidence of transient pain response to stimuli and absence of irreversible damage is crucial.
