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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for impaction

Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Impaction, impacted”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding impaction

The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for impaction; the code depends on the details below.

More specific impaction codes (official index)

  • bowel, colon, rectum K56.49 — Other impaction of intestine
  • by gallstone K56.3 — Gallstone ileus
  • calculus
  • cerumen (ear) (external) H61.2 — Impacted cerumen
  • cuspid
  • dental (same or adjacent tooth) K01.1 — Impacted teeth
  • fecal, feces K56.41 — Fecal impaction
  • fracture
  • gallbladder
  • gallstone (s)
  • bile duct (common) (hepatic)
  • cystic duct
  • in intestine, with obstruction (any part) K56.3 — Gallstone ileus
  • intestine (calculous) NEC K56.49 — Other impaction of intestine
  • gallstone, with ileus K56.3 — Gallstone ileus
  • intrauterine device (IUD) T83.39 — Other mechanical complication of intrauterine contraceptive device
  • molar
  • shoulder, causing obstructed labor O66.0 — Obstructed labor due to shoulder dystocia
  • tooth, teeth K01.1 — Impacted teeth
  • turbinate J34.89 — Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses

Common questions about impaction ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for cerumen impaction?

H61.2 — Impacted cerumen (header code; choose a more specific subcode).

What is the ICD-10 code for dental impaction?

K01.1 — Impacted teeth.

What is the ICD-10 code for intestine nec impaction?

K56.49 — Other impaction of intestine.

What is the ICD-10 code for intrauterine device impaction?

T83.39 — Other mechanical complication of intrauterine contraceptive device (header code; choose a more specific subcode).

What is the ICD-10 code for turbinate impaction?

J34.89 — Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses.