Embedded and impacted teeth (K01) ICD-10-CM
The K01 code range covers embedded and impacted teeth with 3 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 2 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
- abnormal position of fully erupted teeth M26.3
Codes in the K01 Range 3 codes · 2 billable
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the K01 range.
Tooth, Impacted
A tooth that is prevented from erupting by a physical barrier, usually other teeth. Impaction may also result from orientation of the tooth in an other than vertical position in the periodontal structures.
About the K01 Code Range
Embedded and impacted teeth fall within the mouth and salivary gland group of digestive system diseases.
The category separates embedded teeth, K01.0, from impacted teeth, K01.1.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the K01 range?
Of the 3 codes in this range, 2 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the K01 range classify?
The range classifies embedded and impacted teeth. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
