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K08.56

Billable

Poor aesthetic of existing restoration of tooth

Poor aesthetic of existing restoration of tooth

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

K00-K14

Parent Code

K08.5

Coding Notes

Related Codes(7)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(71)

Clinical Terms

  • Finding of appearance of dental crown
  • Denture teeth incorrect shade
  • Denture teeth too wide
  • Dental veneer too light
  • Dental bridge too light
  • Dental bridge incorrect shade
  • Removable partial denture not esthetic
  • Dental crown too dark
  • Dental filling discolored
  • Appearance of dental filling - finding
  • Denture teeth too big
  • Complete denture not esthetic
  • Appearance of dental bridge - finding
  • Dental veneer incorrect shade
  • Dental crown too light
  • Dental restoration aesthetically inadequate or displeasing
  • Denture teeth show too much
  • Dental restoration esthetically inadequate or displeasing
  • Dental veneer too dark
  • Finding of appearance of dental filling
  • Dental bridge too dark
  • Complete denture not aesthetic
  • Denture teeth show too little
  • Removable partial denture not aesthetic
  • Denture teeth too dark
  • Appearance of dental crown - finding
  • Dental restoration esthetically inadequate or displeasing (finding)
  • Finding of appearance of dental veneer
  • Dental filling discoloured
  • Dental crown incorrect shade
  • Denture teeth too light
  • Appearance of dental veneer - finding
  • Denture teeth too small
  • Finding of appearance of dental bridge
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for poor aesthetic of existing restoration of tooth?

The ICD-10-CM code for poor aesthetic of existing restoration of tooth is K08.56. The full clinical description is "Poor aesthetic of existing restoration of tooth". K08.56 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code K08.56 mean?

ICD-10-CM code K08.56 represents “Poor aesthetic of existing restoration of tooth”. It is classified under Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is K08.56 a billable code?

Yes, K08.56 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is K08.56 in?

K08.56 is in Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System (codes K00-K95).

What codes cannot be used with K08.56?

K08.56 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: dental restoration status (Z98.811).

What SNOMED CT codes does K08.56 map to?

K08.56 maps to 25 SNOMED CT concepts: 366246009, 366244007, 366242006, 366245008, 699857006, and 20 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for K08.56?

K08.56 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C1290741, C2887621. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does K08.56 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like poor aesthetic of existing 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 K08.56?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for K08.56 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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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.