ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Defect, defective dental restoration: K08.50
The ICD-10-CM index points "Defect, defective dental restoration" to K08.50, Unsatisfactory restoration of tooth, unspecified. K08.50 is a billable code.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 Alphabetic Index file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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More specific codes in K08
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- K08Other disorders of teeth and supporting structuresHeader
- K08.0Exfoliation of teeth due to systemic causesBillable
- K08.1Complete loss of teethHeader
- K08.10Complete loss of teeth, unspecified causeHeader
- K08.11Complete loss of teeth due to traumaHeader
- K08.12Complete loss of teeth due to periodontal diseasesHeader
- K08.13Complete loss of teeth due to cariesHeader
- K08.19Complete loss of teeth due to other specified causeHeader
- K08.2Atrophy of edentulous alveolar ridgeHeader
- K08.20Unspecified atrophy of edentulous alveolar ridgeBillable
- K08.21Minimal atrophy of the mandibleBillable
- K08.22Moderate atrophy of the mandibleBillable
- K08.23Severe atrophy of the mandibleBillable
- K08.24Minimal atrophy of maxillaBillable
- K08.25Moderate atrophy of the maxillaBillable
- K08.26Severe atrophy of the maxillaBillable
- K08.3Retained dental rootBillable
- K08.4Partial loss of teethHeader
- K08.40Partial loss of teeth, unspecified causeHeader
- K08.41Partial loss of teeth due to traumaHeader
- K08.42Partial loss of teeth due to periodontal diseasesHeader
- K08.43Partial loss of teeth due to cariesHeader
- K08.49Partial loss of teeth due to other specified causeHeader
- K08.5Unsatisfactory restoration of toothHeader
- K08.50Unsatisfactory restoration of tooth, unspecifiedBillable
- K08.51Open restoration margins of toothBillable
- K08.52Unrepairable overhanging of dental restorative materialsBillable
- K08.53Fractured dental restorative materialHeader
- K08.54Contour of existing restoration of tooth biologically incompatible with oral healthBillable
- K08.55Allergy to existing dental restorative materialBillable
- K08.56Poor aesthetic of existing restoration of toothBillable
- K08.59Other unsatisfactory restoration of toothBillable
- K08.8Other specified disorders of teeth and supporting structuresHeader
- K08.81Primary occlusal traumaBillable
- K08.82Secondary occlusal traumaBillable
- K08.89Other specified disorders of teeth and supporting structuresBillable
- K08.9Disorder of teeth and supporting structures, unspecifiedBillable
Excludes1
Excludes1 means these codes are not reported together.
From K08.5. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Excludes2
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Related pages
- K08.50 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category K08Every code under it
- Chapter 11Diseases of the digestive system
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
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- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Defect, defective dental restoration?
The ICD-10-CM index points "Defect, defective dental restoration" to K08.50, Unsatisfactory restoration of tooth, unspecified. K08.50 is a billable code.
Is K08.50 billable?
Yes. K08.50 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.
What documentation notes apply to K08.50?
The CDC tabular list gives 1 Excludes1 note (not coded together), 4 Excludes2 notes (may be coded together when both are documented) for K08.50 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.
What chapter is K08.50 in?
Chapter 11. Diseases of the digestive system.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.