Partial loss of teeth due to caries, class I

This code signifies the absence of some teeth resulting from tooth decay, specifically affecting the pits and fissures of the occlusal surfaces of molars and premolars, the buccal pits of molars, and the lingual pits of maxillary incisors. It indicates a partial edentulism directly attributable to carious lesions.

Use this code when a patient presents with missing teeth where the dental record clearly documents that the tooth loss was caused by caries, and the affected teeth fall under the classification of Class I carious lesions. Supporting documentation should include dental examination findings, radiographic evidence of past or present caries, and a clear statement linking the tooth loss to the carious process.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "due to caries" for the tooth loss, not trauma or periodontal disease.
• Verify that the missing teeth correspond to the Class I classification (pits and fissures).
• Consider sequencing this code after a more specific caries code (e.g., K02.51) if active decay is also present.