K08.5
Non-billableUnsatisfactory restoration of tooth
K08.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for Unsatisfactory restoration of tooth. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as K08.50 for billing.
K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat are teeth? Your teeth are made of a hard, bonelike material. There are four parts: Enamel, your tooth's hard surface Dentin, the hard yellow part under the enamel Cementum, the hard tissue that covers the root and keeps your teeth in place Pulp, the soft connective tissue in the center of your tooth. It contains nerves and blood vessels. You need your teeth for many activities that you may take for granted.…
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Includes
- •Defective bridge, crown, filling
- •Defective dental restoration
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •dental restoration status (Z98.811)
Excludes2 — not included here
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code K08.5?
- K08.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Unsatisfactory restoration of tooth". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
- Is K08.5 a billable code?
- No — K08.5 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as K08.50) for billing.
- What are the subcodes of K08.5?
- K08.5 has 8 more specific child codes, including K08.50, K08.51, K08.52.
- What is excluded from K08.5?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): dental restoration status (Z98.811).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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