Search results
Dental code advisor
The removal of plaque, calculus and stains from supra- and sub-gingival tooth surfaces when there is generalized moderate or severe gingival inflammation in the absence o...
Includes related cutting of gingiva and bone, removal of tooth structure, minor smoothing of socket bone and closure.
Post-delivery visit for titration of a mandibular advancement device and to subsequently evaluate the patient’s response to treatment, integrity of the device, and managem...
Sleep apnea test, for patients who are at risk for sleep related breathing disorders and appropriate candidates,
as allowed by applicable laws. Also, to help the dentist ...
Reported in addition to other procedures (e.g., diagnostic) delivered to the patient on the date of service.
.
An evaluation performed on a patient of record to determine any changes in the patient’s dental and medical health status since a previous comprehensive or periodic eva...
An evaluation performed on a patient of record to determine any changes in the patient’s dental and medical health status since a previous comprehensive or periodic eva...
An evaluation limited to a specific oral health problem or complaint. This may require interpretation of information acquired through additional diagnostic procedures. Re...
Diagnostic services performed for a child under the age of three, preferably within the first six months of the eruption of the first primary tooth, including recording t...
Used by a general dentist and/or a specialist when evaluating a patient comprehensively. This applies to new patients; established patients who have had a significant cha...
A detailed and extensive problem focused evaluation entails extensive diagnostic and cognitive modalities based on the findings of a comprehensive oral evaluation. Integr...
Assessing the status of a previously existing condition. For example: A traumatic injury where no treatment was rendered but patient needs follow-up monitoring; evaluatio...
This procedure is indicated for patients showing signs or symptoms of periodontal disease and for patients with risk factors such as smoking or diabetes. It includes eval...
A screening, including state or federally mandated screenings, to determine an individual’s need to be seen by a dentist for diagnosis.
...A limited clinical inspection that is performed to identify possible signs of oral or systemic disease, malformation, or injury, and the potential need for referral for d...
A radiographic survey of the whole mouth intended to display the crowns and roots of all teeth, periapical areas, interproximal areas and alveolar bone including edentulo...
These images include, but are not limited to: Lateral Skull; Posterior-Anterior Skull; Submentovertex; Waters; Reverse Tomes; Oblique Mandibular Body; Lateral Ramus.
Image limited to exposure of complete posterior teeth in both dental arches. This is a unique image that is not derived from another image.
This is a previously deleted code. See D0250 for further details.
This does not constitute a full mouth intraoral radiographic series.
This is a previouslydeleted code. See D0250 for further details.
Image of the head made using a cephalostat to standardize anatomic positioning, and with reproducible x-ray beam geometry.
This is a previously deleted code.
This is a previously deleted code.
This is a previously deleted code. See other CBCT codes in this section.
A radiographic survey of the whole mouth intended to display the crowns and roots of all teeth, periapical areas, interproximal areas and alveolar bone including edentulo...
A radiographic survey of the whole mouth intended to display the crowns and roots of all teeth, periapical areas, interproximal areas and alveolar bone including edentulo...
Virtual simulation of treatment including, but not limited to, dental implant placement, prosthetic reconstruction, orthognathic surgery and orthodontic tooth movement.
To demonstrate changes that have occurred over time.
3D printing of a 3D dental surface scan to obtain a physical model.
This procedure provides an immediate finding of a patient's blood glucose level at the time of sample collection for the point-of-service analysis. ....
A diagnostic test to identify viral organisms, most often herpes virus.
Chemical or biological analysis of saliva sample for diagnostic purposes.
This procedure is for identification of low salivary flow in patients at risk for hyposalivation and xerostomia, as well as effectiveness of pharmacological agents used t...
Certified laboratory analysis to detect specific genetic variations associated with increased susceptibility for diseases.
Not to be used for carious dentin staining.
Includes multiple teeth and contralateral comparison(s), as indicated.
Also known as diagnostic models or study models.
To be used in reporting architecturally intact tissue obtained by invasive means.
To be used in reporting architecturally intact tissue obtained by invasive means.
To be used in reporting architecturally intact tissue obtained by invasive means.
Procedure in which hard tissue is processed in order to allow sectioning and subsequent microscopic examination.
Procedure in which additional stains are applied to a biopsy or surgical specimen in order to identify microorganisms.
Procedure in which additional stains are applied to a biopsy or surgical specimen in order to identify such things as melanin, mucin, iron, glycogen, etc.
A procedure in which specific antibody based reagents are applied to tissue samples in order to facilitate diagnosis.
A procedurewhich allows for the identification of nucleic acids, DNA and RNA, in the tissue sample in order to aid in the diagnosis of microorganisms and tumors.
To be used in reporting disaggregated, non-transepithelial cell cytology sample via mild scraping of the oval mucosa.
A technique used to identify immunoreactants that are localized to the patient's skin or mucous membranes. ...
A technique used to identify circulating immunoreactants.
A service provided in which microscopic slides of a biopsy specimen prepared at another laboratory are evaluated to aid in the diagnosis of a difficult case or to offer a...
A service that requires the consulting pathologist to prepare the slides as well as render a written report. The slides are evaluated to aid in the diagnosis of a difficu...
Analysis, and written report of findings, of cytologic sample of disaggregated transepithelial cells.
Using recognized assessment tools.
Using recognized assessment tools.
Using recognized assessment tools.
Image limited to exposure of complete posterior teeth in both dental arches. This is a unique image that is not derived from another image.
Image axis may be horizontal or vertical.
A radiographic survey of the whole mouth intended to display the crowns and roots of all teeth, periapical areas, interproximal areas and alveolar bone including edentulo...
A surface scan of a diagnostic cast.
A surface scan of constructed facial features.
Used for procedure that is not adequately described by a code. Describe procedure.
Removal of plaque, calculus and stains from the tooth structures and implants in the permanent and transitional dentition. It is intended to control local irritational fa...
Removal of plaque, calculus and stains from the tooth structures and implants in the primary and transitional dentition. It is intended to control local irritational fact...
A review of a patient���������s vaccine and medical history, and discussion of the vaccine benefits, risks, and consequences of not obtaining the vaccin...
Counseling on food selection and dietary habits as a part of treatment and control of periodontal disease and caries.
Tobacco prevention and cessation services reduce patient risks of developing tobacco-related oral diseases and conditions and improves prognosis for certain dental therap...
Counseling services may include patient education about adverse oral, behavioral, and systemic effects associated with high-risk substance use and administration routes. ...
This may include instructions for home care. Examples include tooth brushing technique, flossing, and use of special oral hygiene aids.
Mechanically and/or chemically prepared enamel surface sealed to prevent decay.
Conservative restoration of an active cavitated lesion in a pit or fissure that does not extend into dentin; includes placement of a sealant in any radiating non-carious ...
Conservative treatment of an active, non-symptomatic carious lesion by topical application of a caries arresting or inhibiting medicament and without mechanical removal o...
For primary prevention or remineralization. Medicaments applied do not include topical fluorides.
Excludes a distal shoe space maintainer.
Fabrication and delivery of fixed appliance extending subgingivally and distally to guide the eruption of the first permanent molar. Does not include ongoing follow-up or...
SARSCOV2 COVID-19 VAC mRNA 30mcg/0.3mL IM DOSE 1
SARSCOV2 COVID-19 VAC mRNA 30mcg/0.3mL IM DOSE 2
SARSCOV2 COVID-19 VAC mRNA 100mcg/0.5mL IM DOSE 1
SARSCOV2 COVID-19 VAC mRNA 100mcg/0.5mL IM DOSE 2
SARSCOV2 COVID-19 VAC rS-ChAdOx1 5x1010 VP/.5mL IM DOSE 1
SARSCOV2 COVID-19 VAC rS-ChAdOx1 5x1010 VP/.5mL IM DOSE 2
SARSCOV2 COVID-19 VAC Ad26 5x1010 VP/.5mL IM SINGLE DOSE
SARSCOV2 COVID-19 VAC mRNA 30mcg/0.3mL IM DOSE 3
SARSCOV2 COVID-19 VAC mRNA 30mcg/0.3L IM DOSE BOOSTER
SARSCOV2 COVID-19 VAC mRNA 100mcg/0.5L IM DOSE 3
SARSCOV2 COVID-19 VAC mRNA 50mcg/0.25L IM DOSE BOOSTER
SARSCOV2 COVID-19 VAC Ad26 5x1010 VP/0.5mL IM DOSE BOOSTER
SARSCOV2 COVID-19 VAC mRNA 10mcg/0.2mL TRIS-SUCROSE IM DOSE 1
SARSCOV2 COVID-19 VAC mRNA 10mcg/0.2mL TRIS-SUCROSE IM DOSE 2
Gardasil 9 0.5mL intramuscular vaccine injection.
Gardasil 9 0.5mL intramuscular vaccine injection.
Gardasil 9 0.5mL intramuscular vaccine injection.
Used for procedure that is not adequately described by another CDT Code. Describe procedure.
Full resin-based composite coverage of tooth.
Used to restore a carious lesion into the dentin or a deeply eroded area into the dentin. Not a preventive procedure.
This proceduredoes not include facial veneers.
This procedure does not include facial veneers.
Not to be used as a temporary crown for a routine prosthetic restoration.
Open-face stainless steel crown with aesthetic resin facing or veneer.
Stainless steel primary crown with exterior esthetic coating.
Direct placement of arestorative material to protect tooth and/or tissue form. This procedure may be used to relieve pain, promote healing, or prevent further deteriorati...
Placement of an adhesive restorative material following caries debridement by hand or other method for the management of early childhood caries. Not considered a definiti...
Placement of restorative material to yield a more ideal form, including elimination of undercuts.
Refers to building up of coronal structure when there is insufficient retention for a separate extracoronal restorative procedure. A core buildup is not a filler to elimi...
Post and core are custom fabricated as a single unit.
To be used with D2952.
Core is built around a prefabricated post. This procedure includes the core material.
To be used with D2954.
Refers to labial/facial direct resin bonded veneers.
Refers to labial/facial indirect resin bonded veneers.
Refers also to facial veneers that extend interproximally and/or cover the incisal edge. Porcelain/ceramic veneers presently include all ceramic and porcelain veneers.
This is a previously deleted code. See Interim Crown, D2799 for further details.
This procedure is in addition to the separate crown procedure documented with its own code.
A thin covering of the coronalportion of a tooth, usually devoid of anatomic contour,that canbe used as a definitive restoration.
A band, typically cemented around a molar tooth after a multi-surface restoration is placed, to add support and resistance to fracture until a patient is ready for the fu...
Placement of an infiltrating resin restoration for strengthening, stabilizing and/or limiting the progression of the lesion.
Preparation of tooth surfaces and topical application of a scaffold to guide hydroxyapatite regeneration.
Use for procedure that is not adequately described by a code. Describe procedure.
Procedure in which the exposed pulp is covered with a dressing or cement that protects the pulp and promotes healing and repair.
Procedure in which the nearly exposed pulp is covered with a protective dressing to protect the pulp from additional injury and to promote healing and repair via formatio...
Pulpotomy is the surgical removal of a portion of the pulp with the aim of maintaining the vitality of the remaining portion by means of an adequate dressing. To be perfo...
Pulpal debridement for the relief of acute pain prior to conventional root canal therapy. This procedure is not to be used when endodontic treatment is completed on the s...
Removal of a portion of the pulp and application of a medicament with the aim of maintaining the vitality of the remaining portion to encourage continued physiological de...
Primary incisors and cuspids.
Primary first and second molars.
In lieu of surgery, the formation of a pathway to achieve an apical seal without surgical intervention because of a non-negotiable root canal blocked by foreign bodies, i...
Considerable time is necessary to determine diagnosis and/or provide initial treatment before the fracture makes the tooth unretainable.
Non-surgical seal of perforation caused by resorption and/or decay but not iatrogenic by same provider.
Includes opening tooth, preparation of canal spaces, first placement of medication and necessary radiographs. (This procedure may include first phase of complete root can...
For visits in which the intra-canal medication is replaced with new medication. Includes any necessary radiographs.
Includes removal of intra-canal medication and procedures necessary to place final root canal filling material including necessary radiographs. (This procedure includes l...
This is a previously deleted code. See D3357 for further details.
Includes opening tooth, preparation of canal spaces, placement of medication.
Does not include final restoration.
For surgery on root of anterior tooth. Does not include placement of retrograde filling material.
For surgery on one root of a premolar. Does not include placement of retrograde filling material. If more than one root is treated, see D3426.
For surgery on one root of a molar tooth. Does not include placement of retrograde filling material. If more than one root is treated, see D3426.
Typically used for premolar and molar surgeries when more than one root is treated during the same procedure. This does not include retrograde filling material placement....
Includes non-autogenous graft material.
Includes non-autogenous graft material.
For placement of retrograde filling material during periradicular surgery procedures. If more than one filling is placed in one root, report as D3999 and describe.
Root resection of a multi-rooted tooth while leaving the crown. If the crown is sectioned, see D3920.
Placement of implant material, which extends from a pulpal space into the bone beyond the end of the root.
For the intentional removal, inspection and treatment of the root and replacement of a tooth into its own socket. This does not include necessary retrograde filling mater...
For surgery on root of anterior tooth. Does not include placement of restoration.
For surgery on root of premolar tooth. Does not include placement of restoration.
For surgery on root of molar tooth. Does not include placement of restoration.
Exposure of root surface followed by observation and surgical closure of the exposed area. Not to be used for or in conjunction with apicoectomy or repair of root resorpt...
Exposure of root surface followed by observation and surgical closure of the exposed area. Not to be used for or in conjunction with apicoectomy or repair of root resorpt...
Exposure of root surface followed by observation and surgical closure of the exposed area. Not to be used for or in conjunction with apicoectomy or repair of root resorpt...
Not to be used as a final restoration.
Includes separation of a multi-rooted tooth into separate sections containing the root and the overlying portion of the crown. It may also include the removal of one or m...
Intentional removal of coronal tooth structure for preservation of the root and surrounding bone.
This is a previously deleted code. See D9974 for further details.
Used for procedure that is not adequately described by a code. Describe procedure.
It is performed to eliminate suprabony pockets or to restore normal architecture when gingival enlargements or asymmetrical or unaesthetic topography is evident with norm...
It is performed to eliminate suprabony pockets or to restore normal architecture when gingival enlargements or asymmetrical or unaesthetic topography is evident with norm...
This procedure is utilized in an otherwise periodontally healthy area to remove enlarged gingival tissue and supporting bone (ostectomy) to provide an anatomically correc...
This procedure is utilized in an otherwise periodontally healthy area to remove enlarged gingival tissue and supporting bone (ostectomy) to provide an anatomically correc...
A soft tissue flap is reflected or resected to allow debridement of the root surface and the removal of granulation tissue. Osseous recontouring is not accomplished in co...
A soft tissue flap is reflected or resected to allow debridement of the root surface and the removal of granulation tissue. Osseous recontouring is not accomplished in co...
Procedure is used to preserve keratinized gingiva in conjunction with osseous resection and second stage implant procedure. Procedure may also be used to preserve keratin...
This procedure is employed to allow a restorative procedure on a tooth with little or no tooth structure exposed to the oral cavity. Crown lengthening requires reflection...
This procedure modifies the bony support of the teeth by reshaping the alveolar process to achieve a more physiologic form during the surgical procedure. This must includ...
This procedure modifies the bony support of the teeth by reshaping the alveolar process to achieve a more physiologic form during the surgical procedure. This must includ...
This procedure involves the use of grafts to stimulate periodontal regeneration when the disease process has led to a deformity of the bone. This procedure does not inclu...
This procedure involves the use of grafts to stimulate periodontal regeneration when the disease process has led to a deformity of the bone. This procedure does not inclu...
Biologic materials may be used alone or with other regenerative substrates such as bone and barrier membranes, depending upon their formulation and the presentation of th...
This procedure does not include flap entry and closure, or, when indicated, wound debridement, osseous contouring, bone replacement grafts, and placement of biologic mate...
This procedure does not include flap entry and closure, or, when indicated, wound debridement, osseous contouring, bone replacement grafts, and placement of biologic mate...
This procedure is to refine the results of a previously provided surgical procedure. This may require a surgical procedure to modify the irregular contours of hard or sof...
A pedicle flap of gingiva can be raised from an edentulous ridge, adjacent teeth, or from the existing gingiva on the tooth and moved laterally or coronally to replace al...
There are two surgical sites. The recipient site utilizes a split thickness incision, retaining the overlapping flap of gingiva and/or mucosa. The connective tissue is di...
This procedure is performed in an edentulous area adjacent to a tooth, allowing removal of a tissue wedge to gain access for debridement, permit close flap adaptation, an...
There is only a recipient surgical site utilizing split thickness incision, retaining the overlying flap of gingiva and/or mucosa. A donor surgical site is not present.
Advanced gingival recession often cannot be corrected with a single procedure. Combined tissue grafting procedures are needed to achieve the desired outcome.
This is a previously deleted code. See D4322 for further details.
This is a previously deleted code. See D4323 for further details.
Additional procedure that physically links individual teeth or prosthetic crowns to provide stabilization and additional strength.
Additional procedure that physically links individual teeth or prosthetic crowns to provide stabilization and additional strength.
This procedure involves instrumentation of the crown and root surfaces of the teeth to remove plaque and calculus from these surfaces. It is indicated for patients with p...
This procedure involves instrumentation of the crown and root surfaces of the teeth to remove plaque and calculus from these surfaces. It is indicated for patients with p...
FDA approved subgingival delivery devices containing antimicrobial medication(s) are inserted into periodontal pockets to suppress the pathogenic microbiota. These device...
This procedure is instituted following periodontal therapy and continues at varying intervals, determined by the clinical evaluation of the dentist, for the life of the d...
Use for procedure that is not adequately described by a code. Describe procedure.
Includes limited follow-up care only; does not include required future rebasing/relining procedure(s)
Includes limited follow-up care only; does not include required future rebasing/relining procedure(s).
Includes limited follow-up care only; does not include future rebasing/relining procedure(s).
Includes limited follow-up care only; does not include future rebasing/relining procedure(s).
Includes limited follow-up care only; does not include future rebase/relining procedure(s).
Includes limited follow-up care only; does not include future rebasing/relining procedure(s)
Replacing the base material connected to the framework.
A discrete procedure provided when the dentist determines placement of the soft liner is clinically indicated.
Includes any necessary clasps and rests.
Includes any necessary clasps and rests.
Treatment reline using materials designed to heal unhealthy ridges prior to more definitive final restoration.
Treatment reline using materials designed to heal unhealthy ridges prior to more definitive final restoration.
Each pair of components is one precision attachment. Describe the type of attachment used.
Attachment assemblies are reported using separate codes..
Use of metal substructure in removable complete dentures without a framework. .
Use for a procedure that is not adequately described by a code. Describe procedure.
A sectional facial moulage impression is a procedure used to record the soft tissue contours of a portion of the face. Occasionally several separate sectional impressions...
Synonymous terminology: facial impression, face mask impression. A complete facial moulage impression is a procedure used to record the soft tissue contours of the whole ...
Synonymous terminology: artificial nose. A removable prosthesis attached to the skin, which artificially restores part or all of the nose. Fabrication of a nasal prosthes...
Synonymous terminology: artificial ear, ear prosthesis. A removable prosthesis, which artificially restores part or all of the natural ear. Usually, replacement prosthese...
A prosthesis, which artificially restores the eye, eyelids, and adjacent hard and soft tissue, lost as a result of trauma or surgery. Fabrication of an orbital prosthesis...
Synonymous terminology: artificial eye, glass eye. A prosthesis, which artificially replaces an eye missing as a result of trauma, surgery or congenital absence. The pros...
Synonymous terminology: prosthetic dressing. A removable prosthesis, which artificially replaces a portion of the face, lost due to surgery, trauma or congenital absence....
Synonymous terminology: septal plug, septal button. Removable prosthesis to occlude (obturate) a hole within the nasal septal wall. Adverse chemical degradation in this m...
Synonymous terminology: Eye shell, shell, ocular conformer, conformer. A temporary replacement generally made of clear acrylic resin for an eye lost due to surgery or tra...
Synonymous terminology: skull plate, cranioplasty prosthesis, cranial implant. A biocompatible, permanently implanted replacement of a portion of the skull bones; an arti...
Synonymous terminology: facial implant. An implantable biocompatible material generally onlayed upon an existing bony area beneath the skin tissue to fill in or collectiv...
Synonymous terminology: replacement nose. An artificial nose produced from a previously made mold. A replacement prosthesis does not require fabrication of a new mold. Ge...
Synonymous terminology: replacement ear. An artificial ear produced from a previously made mold. A replacement prosthesis does not require fabrication of a new mold. Gene...
A replacement for a previously made orbital prosthesis. A replacement prosthesis does not require fabrication of a new mold. Generally, several prostheses can be made fro...
A replacement facial prosthesis made from the original mold. A replacement prosthesis does not require fabrication of a new mold. Generally, several prostheses can be mad...
Synonymous terminology: obturator, surgical stayplate, immediate temporary obturator. A temporary prosthesis inserted during or immediately following surgical or traumati...
Synonymous terminology: obturator. A prosthesis, which artificially replaces part or all of the maxilla and associated teeth, lost due to surgery, trauma or congenital de...
Synonymous terminology: adjustment, denture adjustment, temporary or office reline. Revision or alteration of an existing obturator (surgical, interim, or definitive); po...
Synonymous terminology: resection device, resection appliance. A prosthesiswhich guides the remaining portion of the mandible, left after a partial resection, into a more...
A prosthesis that helps guide the partially resected mandible to a more normal relation with the maxilla allowing for increased tooth contact. It does not have a flange o...
Synonymous terminology: immediate postoperative obturator. A prosthesiswhich is made following completion of the initial healing after a surgical resection of a portion o...
Synonymous terminology: occlusal device for mandibular trismus, dynamic bite opener. A prosthesis, which assists the patient in increasing their oral aperture width in or...
Synonymous terminology: feeding prosthesis. A prosthesis, which maintains the right and left maxillary segments of an infant cleft palate patient in their proper orientat...
Synonymous terminology: nasopharyngeal obturator, speech appliance, obturator, cleft palate appliance, prosthetic speech aid, speech bulb. A temporary or interim prosthes...
Synonymous terminology: prosthetic speech appliance, speech aid, speech bulb. A definitive prosthesis, which can improve speech in adult cleft palate patients either by o...
Synonymous terminology: superimposed prosthesis, maxillary glossectomy prosthesis, maxillary speech prosthesis, palatal drop prosthesis. A removable prosthesis which alte...
A prosthesiswhich elevates the soft palate superiorly and aids in restoration of soft palate functions which may be lost due to an acquired, congenital or developmental d...
Synonymous terminology: diagnostic palatal lift. A prosthesiswhich elevates and assists in restoring soft palate functionwhich may be lost due to clefting, surgery, traum...
Synonymous terminology: revision of lift, adjustment. Alterations in the adaptation, contour, form or function of an existing palatal lift necessitated due to tissue impi...
Synonymous terminology: adjustment, repair, revision. Any revision of a pediatric or adult speech aid not necessitating its replacement. Frequently, revisions of the obtu...
Synonymous terminology: periodontal stent, skin graft stent, columellar stent. Stents are utilized to apply pressure to soft tissues to facilitate healing and prevent cic...
Synonymous terminology: radiotherapy prosthesis, carrier prosthesis, radiation applicator, radium carrier, intracavity carrier, intracavity applicator. A device used to a...
Synonymous terminology: radiation stent, tongue protector, lead shield. An intraoral prosthesis designed to shield adjacent tissues from radiation during orthovoltage tre...
Synonymous terminology: docking device, cone locator. A prosthesis utilized to direct and reduplicate the path of radiation to an oral tumor during a split course of irra...
Synonymous terminology: fluoride applicator. A prosthesis, which covers the teeth in either dental arch and is used to apply topical fluoride in close proximity to tooth ...
Synonymous terminology: lip splint. A device placed between the lips, which assists in achieving increased opening between the lips. Use of such devices enhances opening ...
Synonymous terminology: Gunning splint, modified Gunning splint, labiolingual splint, fenestrated splint, Kingsley splint, cast metal splint. Splints are designed to util...
A custom fabricated carrier that covers the teeth and alveolar mucosa, or alveolar mucosa alone, and is used to deliver prescription medicaments for treatment of immunolo...
A custom fabricated, laboratory processed carrier for the maxillary arch that covers the teeth and alveolar mucosa. Used as a vehicle to deliver prescribed medicaments fo...
A custom fabricated, laboratory processed carrier for the mandibular arch that covers the teeth and alveolar mucosa. Used as a vehicle to deliver prescribed medicaments f...
Used for procedure that is not adequately described by a code. Describe procedure.
An eposteal (subperiosteal) framework of a biocompatible material designed and fabricated to fit on the surface of the bone of the mandible or maxilla with permucosal ext...
A transosteal (transosseous) biocompatible device with threaded posts penetrating both the superior and inferior cortical bone plates of the mandibular symphysis and exit...
A healing cap is not an interim abutment.
Utilized to stabilize and anchor a prosthesis.
Modification of a prefabricated abutment may be necessary.
Createdby a laboratory process, specific for an individual application. .
A single crown restoration that is retained, supported and stabilized by an abutment on an implant.
A single metal-ceramic crown restoration that is retained, supported and stabilized by an abutment on an implant.
A single metal-ceramic crown restoration that is retained, supported and stabilized by an abutment on an implant.
A single metal-ceramic crown restoration that is retained, supported and stabilized by an abutment on an implant.
A single cast metal crown restoration that is retained, supported and stabilized by an abutment on an implant.
A single cast metal crown restoration that is retained, supported and stabilized by an abutment on an implant.
A single cast metal crown restoration that is retained, supported and stabilized by an abutment on an implant.
A single crown restoration that is retained, supported and stabilized by an implant.
A single metal-ceramic crown restoration that is retained, supported and stabilized by an implant.
A single metal crown restoration that is retained, supported and stabilized by an implant.
A ceramic retainer for a fixed partial denture that gains retention, support and stability from an abutment on an implant.
A metal-ceramic retainer for a fixed partial denture that gains retention, support and stability from an abutment on an implant.
A metal-ceramic retainer for a fixed partial denture that gains retention, support and stability from an abutment on an implant.
A metal-ceramic retainer for a fixed partial denture that gains retention, support and stability from an abutment on an implant.
A cast metal retainer for a fixed partial denture that gains retention, support and stability from an abutment on an implant.
A cast metal retainer for a fixed partial denture that gains retention, support and stability from an abutment on an implant.
A cast metal retainer for a fixed partial denture that gains retention, support and stability from an abutment on an implant.
A ceramic retainer for a fixed partial denture that gains retention, support and stability from an implant.
A metal-ceramic retainer for a fixed partial denture that gains retention, support and stability from an implant.
A metal retainer for a fixed partial denture that gains retention, support and stability from an implant.
This procedure includes active debriding of the implant(s) and examination of all aspects of the implant system(s), including the occlusion and stability of the superstru...
A single metal-ceramic crown restoration that is retained, supported and stabilized by an implant.
A single metal-ceramic crown restoration that is retained, supported and stabilized by an implant.
A single metal-ceramic crown restoration that is retained, supported and stabilized by an implant.
Placed when a period of healing is necessary prior to fabrication and placement of the definitive prosthesis. .
A single metal crown restoration that is retained, supported and stabilized by an implant.
A single metal crown restoration that is retained, supported and stabilized by an implant.
A single metal crown restoration that is retained, supported and stabilized by an implant.
This procedure involves the repair or replacement of any part of the implant supported prosthesis.
A single crown restoration that is retained, supported and stabilized by an abutment on an implant.
This procedure involves the repair or replacement of any part of the implant abutment.
A single metal-ceramic crown restoration that is retained, supported, and stabilized by an abutment on an implant.
A metal-ceramic retainer for a fixed partial denture that gains retention, support, and stability from an implant.
A metal-ceramic retainer for a fixed partial denture that gains retention, support, and stability from an implant.
Placement of a barrier membrane or biologic materials to aid in osseous regeneration are reported separately.
Placement of a barrier membrane, or biologic materials to aid in osseous regeneration are reported separately.
This procedure does not include flap entry and closure, or, when indicated, wound debridement, osseous contouring, bone replacement grafts, and placement of biologic mate...
This procedure does not include flap entry and closure, or, when indicated, wound debridement, osseous contouring, bone replacement grafts, and placement of biologic mate...
Used when a period of healing is necessary prior to fabrication and placement of a permanent prosthetic. .
Used when a period of healing is necessary prior to fabrication and placement of a permanent prosthetic. .
A metal-ceramic retainer for a fixed partial denture that gains retention, support, and stability from an implant.
A metal retainer for a fixed partial denture that gains retention, support, and stability from an implant.
A metal retainer for a fixed partial denture that gains retention, support, and stability from an implant.
A metal retainer for a fixed partial denture that gains retention, support, and stability from an implant.
An appliance, designed to relate osteotomy or fixture position to existing anatomic structures, to be utilized during radiographic exposure for treatment planning and/or ...
This procedure is the initial placement, or replacement, of a semi-precision abutment on the implant body.
This procedure involves the luting of the initial, or replacement, semi-precision attachment to the removable prosthesis.
A retainer for a fixed partial denture that gains retention, support and stability from an abutment on an implant.
A metal-ceramic retainer for a fixed partial denture that gains retention, support, and stability from an abutment on an implant.
Removal of implant component (e.g., interim abutment; provisional implant crown) originally placed for a specific clinical purpose and period of time determined by the de...
Use for procedure that is not adequately described by a code. Describe procedure.
Not to be used as a temporary or provisional prosthesis.
Not to be used as a temporary pontic for a routine prosthetic restoration.
This is a previously deleted code. See Interim Pontic D6253 for further details.
Not to be used as a temporary or provisional prosthesis.
Not to be used as a temporary retainer crown for a routine prosthetic restoration.
This is a previously deleted code. See D6793 for further details.
A device attached to fixed partial denture retainer or coping that serves to stabilize and anchor a removable overdenture prosthesis.
A non-rigid connector.
A pair of components constitutes one precision attachment that is separate from the prosthesis.
This is a previously deleted code. See D2952 to report an indirectly fabricated post and core for a crown or retainer crown.
Thisis a previously deleted code. See D6999 to report this procedure.
This is a previously deleted code. See D2954 to report a prefabricated post and core for either a crown or retainer crown.
This is a previously deleted code. See D2950 to report a core buildup for either a crown or retainer crown.
This is a previously deleted code. See D2975 for further details.
This is a previously deleted code. See D2953 for further details.
This is a previously deleted code. See D2957 for further details.
This prosthesis is used primarily for aesthetic purposes.
Used for procedure that is not adequately described by a code. Describe procedure.
Removal of soft tissue-retained coronal remnants.
Includes removal of tooth structure, minor smoothing of socket bone, and closure, as necessary.
Occlusal surface of tooth covered by soft tissue; requires mucoperiosteal flap elevation.
Part of crown covered by bone; requires mucoperiosteal flap elevation and bone removal.
Most or all of crown covered by bone; requires mucoperiosteal flap elevation and bone removal.
Most or all of crown covered by bone; unusually difficult or complicated due to factors such as nerve dissection required, separate closure of maxillary sinus or aberrant...
Includes cutting of soft tissue and bone, removal of tooth structure, and closure.
Intentional partial tooth removal is performed when a neurovascular complication is likely if the entire impacted tooth is removed.
Excision of fistulous tract between maxillary sinus and oral cavity and closure by advancement flap.
Subsequent to surgical removal of tooth, exposure of sinus requiring repair, or immediate closure of oroantral or oralnasal communication in absence of fistulous tract.
Includes splinting and/or stabilization.
An incision is made and the tissue is reflected and bone removed as necessary to expose the crown of an impacted tooth not intended to be extracted.
This is a previously deleted code. See D7280 for further details.
To move/luxate teeth to eliminate ankylosis; not in conjunction with an extraction.
Placement of an attachment on an unerupted tooth, after its exposure, to aid in its eruption. Report the surgical exposure separately using D7280.
For partial removal of specimen only. This procedure involves biopsy of osseous lesions and is not used for apicoectomy/periradicular surgery. This procedure does not ent...
For partial removal of an architecturally intact specimen only. This procedure is not used at the same time as codes for apicoectomy/ periradicular curettage. This proced...
For collection of non-transepithelial cytology sample via mild scraping of the oral mucosa.
For collection of oral disaggregated transepithelial cells via rotational brushing of the oral mucosa.
Grafting procedure(s) is/are additional.
The supraosseous connective tissue attachment is surgically severed around the involved teeth. Where there are adjacent teeth, the transseptal fiberotomy of a single toot...
Reported in addition to those autogenous graft placement procedures that do not include harvesting of bone.
This procedure involves creating multiple cuts, perforations, or removal of cortical, alveolar or basal bone of the jaw for the purpose of facilitating orthodontic reposi...
This procedure involves creating multiple cuts, perforations, or removal of cortical, alveolar or basal bone of the jaw for the purpose of facilitating orthodontic reposi...
The alveoloplasty is distinct (separate procedure) from extractions. Usually in preparation for a prosthesis or other treatments such as radiation therapy and transplant ...
The alveoloplasty is distinct (separate procedure) from extractions. Usually in preparation for a prosthesis or other treatments such as radiation therapy and transplant ...
No extractions performed in an edentulous area. See D7310 if teeth are being extracted concurrently with the alveoloplasty. Usually in preparation for a prosthesis or oth...
No extractions performed in an edentulous area. See D7311 if teeth are being extracted concurrently with the alveoloplasty. Usually in preparation for a prosthesis or oth...
Requires extensive undermining with advancement or rotational flap closure.
Requires extensive undermining with advancement or rotational flap closure.
© 2013American Dental Association...
Examples include using cryo, laser or electro surgery.
Partial resection of maxilla or mandible; removal of lesion and defect with margin of normal appearing bone. Reconstruction and bone grafts should be reported separately....
Surgical decompression of a large cystic lesion by creating a long-term open pocket or pouch.
Involves incision through mucosa, including periodontal origins.
Incision is made intraorally and dissection is extended into adjacent fascial space(s) to provide adequate drainage of abscess/cellulitis.
Involves incision through skin.
Incision is made extraorally and dissection is extended into adjacent fascial space(s) to provide adequate drainage of abscess/cellulitis.
May include, but is not limited to, removal of splinters, pieces of wire, etc., from muscle and/or bone.
Removal of loose or sloughed-off dead bone caused by infection or reduced blood supply.
Teeth may be wired, banded or splinted together to prevent movement. Incision required for interosseous fixation.
No incision required to reduce fracture. See D7610 if interosseous fixation is applied.
Teeth may be wired, banded, or splinted together to prevent movement. Incision required to reduce fracture.
No incision required to reduce fracture. See D7630 if interosseous fixation is applied.
Teeth may be wired, banded, or splinted together to prevent movement.
Teeth may be wired, banded or splinted together to prevent movement.
Facial bones include upper and lower jaw, cheek, and bones around eyes, nose, and ears.
Incision required to reduce fracture.
Incision required to reduce fracture.
Incision required to reduce fracture.
Fractured bone(s) are exposed to mouth or outside the face. Incision required to reduce fracture.
Fractured bone(s) are exposed to mouth or outside the face.
Incision required to reduce fracture. Facial bones include upper and lower jaw, cheek, and bones around eyes, nose, and ears.
Access to TMJ via surgical opening.
Joint manipulated into place; no surgical exposure.
Usually done under general anesthesia or intravenous sedation.
Removal of all or portion of the mandibular condyle (separate procedure).
Excision of the intra-articular disc of a joint.
Repositioning and/or sculpting of disc; repair of perforated posterior attachment.
Excision of a portion or all of the synovial membrane of a joint.
Cutting of muscle for therapeutic purposes (separate procedure).
Reconstruction of osseous components including or excluding soft tissues of the joint with autogenous, homologous, or alloplastic materials.
Cutting into joint (separate procedure).
Reduction of osseous components of the joint to create a pseudoarthrosis or eliminate an irregular remodeling pattern (osteophytes).
Withdrawal of fluid from a joint space by aspiration.
Inflow and outflow catheters are placed into the joint space. The joint is lavaged and manipulated as indicated in an effort to release minor adhesions and synovial vacuu...
Removal of adhesions using the arthroscope and lavage of the joint cavities.
Repositioning and stabilization of disc using arthroscopic techniques.
Removal of inflamed and hyperplastic synovium (partial/complete) via an arthroscopic technique.
Removal of disc and remodeled posterior attachment via the arthroscope.
Removal of pathologic hard and/or soft tissue using the arthroscope.
Presently includes splints provided for treatment of temporomandibular joint dysfunction.
Used for procedure that is not adequately described by a code. Describe procedure.
This procedure can be performed at time and/or after extraction to aid in hemostasis. The socket is packed with a hemostatic agent to aid in hemostasis and or clot stabil...
A guide is stabilized to the teeth and/or the bone to allow for virtual guidance of osteotomy.
Reconstruction of jaws for correction of congenital, developmental or acquired traumatic or surgical deformity.
Report by range of tooth numbers within segment.
Sectioning of lower jaw. This includes exposure, bone cut, fixation, routine wound closure and normal post-operative follow up care.
Sectioning of the upper jaw. This includes exposure, bone cuts, downfracture, repositioning, fixation, routine wound closure and normal post-operative follow up care.
When reporting a surgically assisted palatal expansion without downfracture, this code would entail a reduced service and should be “by report.; ...
Sectioning of upper jaw. This includes exposure, bone cuts, downfracture, segmentation of maxilla, repositioning, fixation, routine wound closure and normal post-operativ...
Includes obtaining autografts.
This procedure is for ridge augmentation or reconstruction to increase height, width and/or volume of residual alveolar ridge. It includes obtaining graft material. Place...
The augmentation of the sinus cavity to increase alveolar height for reconstruction of edentulous portions of the maxilla. This procedure is performed via a lateral open ...
The augmentation of the sinus to increase alveolar height by vertical access through the ridge crest by raising the floor of the sinus and grafting as necessary. This inc...
Graft is placed in an extraction or implant removal site at the time of the extraction or removal to preserve ridge integrity (e.g., clinically indicated in preparation f...
Reconstruction of surgical, traumatic, or congenital defects of the facial bones, including the mandible, may utilizegraft materials in conjunction with soft tissue proce...
This procedure does not include flap entry and closure, or, when indicated, wound debridement, osseous contouring, bone replacement grafts, and placement of biologic mate...
This procedure does not include flap entry and closure, or, when indicated, wound debridement, osseous contouring, bone replacement grafts, and placement of biologic mate...
Excision of frenum with accompanying excision or repositioning of aberrant muscle and z-plasty or other local flap closure.
Removal of inflammatory or hypertrophied tissues surrounding partially erupted/impacted teeth.
A sialolith is removed from the gland or ductal portion of the gland without surgical incision into the gland or the duct of the gland; for example via manual manipulatio...
Procedure by which a stone within a salivary gland or its duct is removed, either intraorally or extraorally.
Procedure for the repair of a defect and/or restoration of a portion of a salivary gland duct.
Closure of an opening between a salivary duct and/or gland and the cutaneous surface, or an opening into the oral cavity through other than the normal anatomic pathway.
Formation of a tracheal opening usually below the cricoid cartilage to allow for respiratory exchange.
Removal of the coronoid process of the mandible.
Surgical placement of a craniofacial implant to aid in retention of an auricular, nasal, or orbital prosthesis.
An implant placed in the zygomatic bone and exiting through the maxillary mucosal tissue providing support and attachment of a maxillary dental prosthesis.
Includes allogenic material.
The placement of intermaxillary fixation appliance for documented medically accepted treatments not in association with fractures.
Used for procedure that is not adequately described by a code. Describe procedure.
This is a previously deleted code. See D8010 for further details. Also read the revised Limited Orthodontic Treatment subcategory.
This is a previously deleted code. See D8020 for further details. Also read the revised Limited Orthodontic Treatment subcategory.
Removable indicates patient can remove; includes appliances for thumb sucking and tongue thrusting.
Fixed indicates patient cannot remove appliance; includes appliances for thumb sucking and tongue thrusting.
Periodic observation of patient dentition, at intervals established by the dentist, to determine when orthodontic treatment should begin. Diagnostic procedures are docume...
This is a previously deleted code. It has not been replaced by a new code.
Does not include bracket and standard fixed orthodontic appliances. It does include functional appliances and palatal expanders.
Does not include bracket and standard fixed orthodontic appliances. It does include functional appliances and palatal expanders.
Used for procedure that is not adequately described by a code. Describe procedure.
Treatment that relieves pain but is not curative; services provided do not have distinct procedure codes.
Separation of one or more connections between abutments and/or pontics when some portion of a fixed prosthesis is to remain intact and serviceable following sectioning an...
Therapy including but not limited to massage, diathermy, ultrasound, or cold application to provide relief from muscle spasms, inflammation or pain, intending to improve ...
This is a previously deleted code. See D9222 for further details.
This is a previously deleted code. See D9223 for further details.
Anesthesia time begins when the doctor administering the anesthetic agent initiates the appropriate anesthesia and non-invasive monitoring protocol and remains in continu...
Anesthesia time begins when the doctor administering the anesthetic agent initiates the appropriate anesthesia and non-invasive monitoring protocol and remains in continu...
This is a previously deleted code. See D9239 for further details.
This is a previously deleted code. See D9243 for further details.
This includes non-IV minimal and moderate sedation. A medically controlled state of depressed consciousness while maintaining the patient’s airway, protective reflexes and...
A patient encounter with a practitioner whose opinion or advice regarding evaluation and/or management of a specific problem; may be requested by another practitioner or ...
Treating dentist consults with a medical health care professional concerning medical issues that may affect patient’s planned dental treatment. ...
Includes visits to nursing homes, long-term care facilities, hospice sites, institutions, etc. Report in addition to reporting appropriate code numbers for actual service...
Care provided outside the dentist’s office to a patient who is in a hospital or ambulatory surgical center. Services delivered to the patient on the date of service are do...
Includes single administration of antibiotics, steroids, anti-inflammatory drugs, or other therapeutic medications. This code should not be used to report administration ...
Includes multiple administrations of antibiotics, steroids, anti-inflammatory drugs or other therapeutic medications. This code should not be used to report administratio...
Infiltration of a sustained release pharmacologic agent for long acting surgical site pain control. Not for local anesthesia purposes. .
Includes, but is not limited to oral antibiotics, oral analgesics, and topical fluoride; does not include writing prescriptions.
Includes in-office treatment for root sensitivity. Typically reported on a “per visit” basis for application of topical fluoride. This code is not to be used for bases, lin...
Typically reported on a “per tooth” basis for application of adhesive resins. This code is not to be used for bases, liners, or adhesives used under restorations. ...
Capture and documentation of a patient’s health status prior to or on the scheduled date of service to evaluate risk of infectious disease transmission if the patient is t...
May be reported in addition to treatment provided. Should be reported in 15-minute increments.
For example, treatment of a dry socket following extraction or removal of bony sequestrum.
This procedure does not include any adjustments.
This procedure does not include any adjustments.
This procedure does not include any adjustments.
This procedure does not include any adjustments.
Removable dental appliance designed to minimize the effects of bruxism or other occlusal factors. Not to be reported for any type of sleep apnea, snoring or TMD appliance...
Removable dental appliance designed to minimize the effects of bruxism or other occlusal factors. Not to be reported for any type of sleep apnea, snoring or TMD appliance...
Removable dental appliance designed to minimize the effects of bruxism or other occlusal factors. Provides only partial occlusal coverage such as anterior deprogrammer. N...
Includes, but is not limited to, facebow, interocclusal records tracings, and diagnostic wax-up; for diagnostic casts, see D0470.
May also be known as equilibration; reshaping the occlusal surfaces of teeth to create harmonious contact relationships between the maxillary and mandibular teeth. Presen...
Occlusal adjustment may require several appointments of varying length, and sedation may be necessary to attain adequate relaxation of the musculature. Study casts mounte...
Resurface dentition side of appliance with new soft or hard base material as required to restore original form and function.
Device for use immediately after removing a mandibular advancement device to aid in relieving muscle/jaw pain and occlusal changes.
Screening activities, performed alone or in conjunction with another evaluation, to identify signs and symptoms of sleep-related breathing disorders.
The removal of discolored surface enamel defects resulting from altered mineralization or decalcification of the superficial enamel layer. Submit per treatment visit.
Removal/reshaping of enamel surfaces or projections.
Individualized efforts to assist a patient to maintain scheduled appointments by solving transportation challenges or other barriers.
Assisting in a patient’s decisions regarding the coordination of oral health care services across multiple providers, provider types, specialty areas of treatment, health ...
Patient-centered, personalized counseling using methods such as Motivational Interviewing (MI) to identify and modify behaviors interfering with positive oral health outc...
Individual, customized communication of information to assist the patient in making appropriate health decisions designed to improve oral health literacy, explained in a ...
Reported in addition to other procedures (e.g., diagnostic) delivered to the patient on the date of service. .
Special treatment considerations for patients/individuals with physical, medical, developmental or cognitive conditions resulting in substantial functional limitations or...
Used for procedure that is not adequately described by a code. Describe procedure.