ICD10BillableValid for clinical use
ICD-10 Code K08.3: Retained dental root
Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026
What is this code?
ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95).
When is it used?
- May be used when a clinician documents retained dental root in a patient's medical record.
- May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
- This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.
What it does not mean
- A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
- A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
Code hierarchy
chapter
11Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
block
K00-K14Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands
category
K08Other disorders of teeth and supporting structures
currentK08
Where you may see this code
You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.
Related specialists
GastroenterologistGeneral Physician
Related codes
K08.0Exfoliation of teeth due to systemic causescodeK08.1Complete loss of teethcategoryK08.2Atrophy of edentulous alveolar ridgecategoryK08.4Partial loss of teethcategoryK08.5Unsatisfactory restoration of toothcategoryK08.8Other specified disorders of teeth and supporting structurescategoryK08.9Disorder of teeth and supporting structures, unspecifiedcode
Sibling codes
K08.0Exfoliation of teeth due to systemic causesbillableK08.1Complete loss of teethK08.2Atrophy of edentulous alveolar ridgeK08.4Partial loss of teethK08.5Unsatisfactory restoration of toothK08.8Other specified disorders of teeth and supporting structuresK08.9Disorder of teeth and supporting structures, unspecifiedbillable
Mapped diagnoses and classifications
SNOMED_CT 66569006high
Retained dental root
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 1285701000high
Retained root of tooth following dental trauma
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 1285704008high
Retained root of tooth following extraction of tooth
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
Coding guidelines
Compatibility
Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
K08.3
Common synonyms
Retained dental root
Frequently asked questions
About this content
This page is prepared by HealthAssure's clinical team using official coding standards from ICD-10. AI tools assist with drafting explanations, which are then reviewed and verified by healthcare professionals for accuracy. This content is for informational purposes and does not replace professional medical advice. Meet our team.