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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for pulpal calcification

K04.2

Pulp degeneration

✓ Billable / specific

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Calcification › pulpal (dental) (nodular)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding pulpal calcification

The ICD-10-CM code for pulpal calcification is K04.2 (Pulp degeneration).

Within K04 (diseases of pulp and periapical tissues), K04.2 is specifically for pulp degeneration. Related codes cover pulpitis (K04.0), necrosis of pulp (K04.1), abnormal hard tissue formation in pulp (K04.3), acute apical periodontitis of pulpal origin (K04.4), chronic apical periodontitis (K04.5), periapical abscess with sinus (K04.6), periapical abscess without sinus (K04.7), Radicular cyst (K04.8) and 1 more.

It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.

In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 011 (Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with MCC, relative weight 5.6154), DRG 012 (Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with CC, relative weight 4.381), DRG 013 (Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy without CC/MCC, relative weight 2.7307), DRG 157 (Dental and Oral Diseases with MCC, relative weight 1.809), DRG 158 (Dental and Oral Diseases with CC, relative weight 0.9366) and DRG 159 (Dental and Oral Diseases without CC/MCC, relative weight 0.6893), in Pre-MDC and MDC 03 (Diseases and Disorders of the Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.

Common questions about pulpal calcification ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for pulpal calcification?

K04.2 — Pulp degeneration.

Is K04.2 billable?

Yes. K04.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).

Can K04.2 be used as a principal diagnosis?

Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict K04.2 as a principal diagnosis.

Is K04.2 a CC or MCC?

No. K04.2 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.