2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K01Embedded and impacted teeth

ICD-10-CM Codes›K00–K95›K00-K14›K01

ICD-10-CM K01
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

K01 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for embedded and impacted teeth, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as K01.0 and K01.1.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
K01
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Embedded and impacted teeth
Chapter
K00-K14
Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands

Code Classification

ChapterK00–K95Diseases of the digestive system
SectionK00-K14Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands
CategoryK01Embedded and impacted teeth
This CodeK01Embedded and impacted teeth

Specific Coding for Embedded and impacted teethOverview

Non-specific codes like K01 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use K01.0 for Embedded teeth

  • Use K01.1 for Impacted teeth

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Type 1 Excludes

  • abnormal position of fully erupted teeth M26.3

Patient EducationClinical

Tooth Disorders

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  • What are teeth?
  • What are tooth disorders?
  • What causes tooth disorders?
  • What are the symptoms of tooth disorders?
  • How are tooth disorders diagnosed?
  • What are the treatments for tooth disorders?
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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About K01Overview

Is K01 (Embedded and impacted teeth) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for embedded and impacted teeth, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for embedded and impacted teeth need a more specific code from this category, such as K01.0 and K01.1.