ICD-10 Code K01.0 – Embedded teeth (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K01.0 – Embedded teeth
What it is
Embedded teeth are teeth that remain trapped within the jawbone and do not erupt into the mouth. Use this code when documentation identifies a tooth as embedded rather than erupted or impacted.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Findings may include absence of eruption, retained primary teeth, or a tooth seen on imaging within bone.
When to use this code
Use K01.0 when the provider documents an embedded tooth, usually based on dental examination or radiographic evidence. This code fits cases where the tooth has not emerged into the oral cavity and is described specifically as embedded. Check documentation if the record also mentions impaction or another eruption disorder.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for erupted teeth, missing teeth, or general tooth pain without documentation of embedding. If the note says impacted tooth instead, code that condition instead.
Coding tip
Code only when the record clearly states “embedded tooth” or equivalent wording supported by imaging or exam.