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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for Dentition

K00.7

Teething syndrome

✓ Billable / specific

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Dentition (syndrome)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding Dentition

The ICD-10-CM code for Dentition is K00.7 (Teething syndrome). The official index lists 5 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on K00.7.

Within K00 (disorders of tooth development and eruption), K00.7 is specifically for Teething syndrome. Related codes cover Anodontia (K00.0), Supernumerary teeth (K00.1), abnormalities of size and form of teeth (K00.2), Mottled teeth (K00.3), disturbances in tooth formation (K00.4), hereditary disturbances in tooth structure, not elsewhere classified (K00.5), disturbances in tooth eruption (K00.6), other disorders of tooth development (K00.8) and 1 more.

It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.

In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 011 (Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with MCC, relative weight 5.6154), DRG 012 (Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with CC, relative weight 4.381), DRG 013 (Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy without CC/MCC, relative weight 2.7307), DRG 157 (Dental and Oral Diseases with MCC, relative weight 1.809), DRG 158 (Dental and Oral Diseases with CC, relative weight 0.9366) and DRG 159 (Dental and Oral Diseases without CC/MCC, relative weight 0.6893), in Pre-MDC and MDC 03 (Diseases and Disorders of the Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.

More specific Dentition codes (official index)

  • delayed K00.6 — Disturbances in tooth eruption
  • difficult K00.7 — Teething syndrome
  • precocious K00.6 — Disturbances in tooth eruption
  • premature K00.6 — Disturbances in tooth eruption
  • retarded K00.6 — Disturbances in tooth eruption

Common questions about Dentition ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for Dentition?

K00.7 — Teething syndrome. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: K00.6, K00.7, K00.6, K00.6 and others below.

What is the ICD-10 code for delayed dentition?

K00.6 — Disturbances in tooth eruption.

What is the ICD-10 code for difficult dentition?

K00.7 — Teething syndrome.

What is the ICD-10 code for precocious dentition?

K00.6 — Disturbances in tooth eruption.

What is the ICD-10 code for premature dentition?

K00.6 — Disturbances in tooth eruption.

What is the ICD-10 code for retarded dentition?

K00.6 — Disturbances in tooth eruption.

Is K00.7 billable?

Yes. K00.7 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).

Can K00.7 be used as a principal diagnosis?

Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict K00.7 as a principal diagnosis.

Is K00.7 a CC or MCC?

No. K00.7 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.