Embedded and impacted teeth
In Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands (K00-K14), chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System
2 billable codes under K01: none are a CC or MCC; none map to an HCC.
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Instructional notes
Excludes1: not coded here, use a different code
- abnormal position of fully erupted teeth (M26.3-)
Official coding guidelines
From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.
There are no chapter-specific rules for Chapter 11 yet, so the general rules in Section I.B apply.
All codes under K01
K01 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.
K01 MS-DRGs
This code does not group to an MS-DRG as a principal diagnosis.
Other codes that refer to K01
Notes on these codes point to K01.
About the condition
Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.
Tooth Disorders
Your teeth are made of a hard, bonelike material. There are four parts: You need your teeth for many activities that you may take for granted. These include eating, speaking and even smiling.
Read more about tooth disorders on MedlinePlusCode history
Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.