Question 1

Is K01 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, K01 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code K01 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code K01 represents Embedded and impacted teeth. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code K01?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for K01 is section:K00-K14 (Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands (K00-K14)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from K01?

Accepted Answer

Code K01 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: abnormal position of fully erupted teeth (M26.3-). These conditions cannot be coded together with K01 as they represent different diagnoses.

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