U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

K00.6 ICD-10-CM Code: Disturbances in tooth eruption

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

K00.6

Disturbances in tooth eruption

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where K00.6 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 11

    Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)

  2. 2

    Section

    Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands (K00-K14)

  3. 3

    Category K00

    Disorders of tooth development and eruption

  4. 4

    Code K00.6

    Disturbances in tooth eruption

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

  • Dentia praecox
  • Natal tooth
  • Neonatal tooth
  • Premature eruption of tooth
  • Premature shedding of primary [deciduous] tooth
  • Prenatal teeth
  • Retained [persistent] primary tooth

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for K00.6.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for K00.6.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for K00.6.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

  • embedded and impacted teeth (K01.-)

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code K00.6 mean?

K00.6 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Disturbances in tooth eruption.”

Is K00.6 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, K00.6 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.

Where is K00.6 located in ICD-10-CM?

K00.6 is listed in Chapter 11, Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95), within Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands (K00-K14) (K00–K14), under category K00, Disorders of tooth development and eruption.

What coding notes are listed for K00.6?

Its listed inclusion terms are Dentia praecox; Natal tooth; Neonatal tooth; Premature eruption of tooth; Premature shedding of primary [deciduous] tooth; Prenatal teeth; Retained [persistent] primary tooth. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: embedded and impacted teeth (K01.-).

Keep exploring

Related K00 codes

K00.0

Anodontia

K00.1

Supernumerary teeth

K00.2

Abnormalities of size and form of teeth

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