K08.5
Non-billableUnsatisfactory restoration of tooth
Unsatisfactory restoration of tooth
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Defective bridge, crown, filling
- Defective dental restoration
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
- •dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]M26
- •disorders of jawM27
- •endosseous dental implant failureM27.6
- •unsatisfactory endodontic treatmentM27.5
Child Codes (8)
K08.50Unsatisfactory restoration of tooth, unspecified
K08.51Open restoration margins of tooth
K08.52Unrepairable overhanging of dental restorative materials
K08.53Fractured dental restorative material
K08.54Contour of exist restor of tooth biolog incompat w oral hlth
K08.55Allergy to existing dental restorative material
K08.56Poor aesthetic of existing restoration of tooth
K08.59Other unsatisfactory restoration of tooth
Related Codes(7)
K08.0Exfoliation of teeth due to systemic causes
K08.1Complete loss of teeth
K08.2Atrophy of edentulous alveolar ridge
K08.3Retained dental root
K08.4Partial loss of teeth
K08.8Other specified disorders of teeth and supporting structures
K08.9Disorder of teeth and supporting structures, unspecified
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(9)
UMLS
- Abnormal tooth restorationC1290739
- Defective dental restorationC1290739
- Defective dental restoration (finding)C1290739
- Defective dental restoration NOSC1290739
- Defective restoration of teethC1290739
- Defective bridge, crown, fillingC1719520
- Unsatisfactory restoration of toothC1719519
- Unsatisfactory tooth restorationC1719519
- Unsatisfactory tooth restoration (finding)C1719519
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unsatisfactory restoration of tooth?
The ICD-10-CM code for unsatisfactory restoration of tooth is K08.5. The full clinical description is "Unsatisfactory restoration of tooth". K08.5 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code K08.5 mean?
ICD-10-CM code K08.5 represents “Unsatisfactory restoration of tooth”. It is classified under Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is K08.5 a billable code?
No, K08.5 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 8 child codes under K08.5.
What chapter is K08.5 in?
K08.5 is in Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System (codes K00-K95).
What codes cannot be used with K08.5?
K08.5 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: dental restoration status (Z98.811).
What are the subcategories under K08.5?
K08.5 has 8 child codes, including: K08.50 (Unsatisfactory restoration of tooth, unspecified), K08.51 (Open restoration margins of tooth), K08.52 (Unrepairable overhanging of dental restorative materials), K08.53 (Fractured dental restorative material), and 4 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for K08.5?
K08.5 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C1290739, C1719520, C1719519. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does K08.5 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like unsatisfactory restoration of tooth affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of K08.5?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for K08.5 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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