K08.50
BillableUnsatisfactory restoration of tooth, unspecified
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A dental restoration (filling, crown, or other repair) that is not functioning properly or is inadequate, with the specific tooth location not specified.
Coding Tips
- •Document which tooth is affected and the type of restoration (filling, crown, bridge, etc.) when possible for specificity
- •This code indicates the restoration itself is problematic, not the underlying tooth condition
Code Hierarchy
└K08Other disorders of teeth and supporting structures└K08.5Unsatisfactory restoration of tooth└K08.50Unsatisfactory restoration of tooth, unspecified
└K08.50Unsatisfactory restoration of tooth, unspecified