2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K08.539Fractured dental restorative material, unspecified

ICD-10-CM Codes›K00–K95›K00-K14›K08

ICD-10-CM K08.539
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

K08.539 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for fractured dental restorative material, unspecified. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 11 through 13, 157 through 159. Coders also document this condition as broken denture clasp. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Any dental condition including traumatic injury; Caries, periodontitis, and other preventable dental conditions; and Disorders of teeth and gingiva.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
K08.539
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Fractured dental restorative material, unspecified
Short Description
Fractured dental restorative material, unspecified
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
K08.53
Fractured dental restorative material

Code Classification

ChapterK00–K95Diseases of the digestive system
SectionK00-K14Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands
CategoryK08Other disorders of teeth and supporting structures
This CodeK08.539Fractured dental restorative material, unspecified

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Broken denture clasp
  • Fractured dental bridge
  • Fractured dental crown
  • Fractured dental filling
  • Fractured dental inlay
  • Fractured dental restoration
  • Fractured dental restorative material
  • Fractured dental veneer
  • Fractured denture
  • Tooth fallen off denture

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR DEN001
Any dental condition including traumatic injury
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient No · outpatient No
CCSR DEN003
Caries, periodontitis, and other preventable dental conditions
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient No · outpatient No
CCSR DIG002
Disorders of teeth and gingiva
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes
CCSR DEN002
Nontraumatic dental conditions
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient No · outpatient No

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Convert K08.539 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
525.69 Unsat restore tooth NEC
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About K08.539Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for fractured dental restorative material, unspecified?

The ICD-10-CM code for fractured dental restorative material, unspecified is K08.539 (sometimes written as K08539). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Is K08.539 (Fractured dental restorative material) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report fractured dental restorative material, unspecified on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does K08.539 group to?

When fractured dental restorative material, unspecified is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 11, 12, 13, 157, 158, 159, with relative weights from 0.7085 to 5.4541 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of K08.539?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, fractured dental restorative material, unspecified converts to ICD-9-CM 525.69 (unsat restore tooth NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.