K08.55

Billable

Allergy to existing dental restorative material

K08.55 is the ICD-10-CM code for Allergy to existing dental restorative material. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
K00-K95
Parent
K08.5
Edition
FY2026

K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

An allergy is a reaction by your immune system to something that does not bother most other people. People who have allergies often are sensitive to more than one thing. Substances that often cause reactions are: Pollen Dust mites Mold spores Pet dander Food Insect stings Medicines Normally, your immune system fights germs. It is your body's defense system. In most allergic reactions, however, it is responding to a…

Read more about Allergy at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K08.55?
K08.55 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Allergy to existing dental restorative material". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
Is K08.55 a billable code?
Yes — K08.55 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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