Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM K01 is the diagnosis code for Embedded and impacted teeth. This code falls under the section "Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands" within Chapter 11 — Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as K01. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where K01 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, K01 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
K01 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Embedded and impacted teeth". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
K01 is located in Section K00-K14 — "Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands" within Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
K01 has 2 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: K01.0, K01.1.
Use K01 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Embedded and impacted teeth" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Embedded and impacted teeth is K01.
No, K01 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
K01 is in Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for K01 include: abnormal position of fully erupted teeth (M26.3-).
Yes, K01 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.