ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for K00.6
Disturbances in tooth eruption
Coding Notes & Guidelines for K00.6
Excludes2: Not Included Here
embedded and impacted teeth (K01.-)
Inclusion Terms
- Dentia praecox
- Natal tooth
- Neonatal tooth
- Premature eruption of tooth
- Premature shedding of primary [deciduous] tooth
- Prenatal teeth
- Retained [persistent] primary tooth
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code K00.6 (Disturbances in tooth eruption)
ICD-10-CM code K00.6 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM K00.6 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about K00.6 - Disturbances in tooth eruption. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Disturbances in tooth eruption.