K08.50 – Unsatisfactory restoration of tooth, unspecified
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands
ICD-10-CM code
K08.50
- Code
K08.50(claims format:K0850)- Description
- Unsatisfactory restoration of tooth, unspecified
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 11. Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
- Block
- K00-K14 Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands
- Parent codes
- K08 › K08.5
Notes for K08.50
Applicable to:
- Defective dental restoration NOS
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
K08 – Other disorders of teeth and supporting structures
Excludes2 (not included here):
K08.5 – Unsatisfactory restoration of tooth
Applicable to:
- Defective bridge, crown, filling
- Defective dental restoration
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- dental restoration status (Z98.811)
Index terms for K08.50
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in K08.5
- K08.51 – Open restoration margins of toothBillable
- K08.52 – Unrepairable overhanging of dental restorative materialsBillable
- K08.53 – Fractured dental restorative materialHeader
- K08.54 – Contour of existing restoration of tooth biologically incompatible with oral healthBillable
- K08.55 – Allergy to existing dental restorative materialBillable
- K08.56 – Poor aesthetic of existing restoration of toothBillable
- K08.59 – Other unsatisfactory restoration of toothBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code K08.50?
K08.50 is the ICD-10-CM code for unsatisfactory restoration of tooth, unspecified, in the block K00-K14 (Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands).
Is K08.50 a billable code?
Yes. K08.50 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does K08.50 belong to?
It belongs to category K08 – Other disorders of teeth and supporting structures.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.