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An evaluation limited to a specific oral health problem or complaint. This may require interpretation of information acquired through additional diagnostic procedures. Re...

Treatment that relieves pain but is not curative; services provided do not have distinct procedure codes.

May also be known as equilibration; reshaping the occlusal surfaces of teeth to create harmonious contact relationships between the maxillary and mandibular teeth. Presen...

Removal/reshaping of enamel surfaces or projections.

Includes removal of intra-canal medication and procedures necessary to place final root canal filling material including necessary radiographs. (This procedure includes l...

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.

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...

For surgery on root of anterior tooth. Does not include placement of retrograde filling material.

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....

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.

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.

Should not be reported in conjunction with D2952, D2953, D2954 or D2957 by the same practitioner.

Used to restore a carious lesion into the dentin or a deeply eroded area into the dentin. Not a preventive procedure.

Placement of implant material, which extends from a pulpal space into the bone beyond the end of the root.

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...

Considerable time is necessary to determine diagnosis and/or provide initial treatment before the fracture makes the tooth unretainable.

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...

Non-surgical seal of perforation caused by resorption and/or decay but not iatrogenic by same provider.

Not to be used as a final restoration.

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...

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...

Does not include final restoration.

Includes opening tooth, preparation of canal spaces, placement of medication.

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...

Includes removal of intra-canal medication and procedures necessary to place final root canal filling material including necessary radiographs. (This procedure includes l...

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.

Used to restore a carious lesion into the dentin or a deeply eroded area into the dentin. Not a preventive procedure.

Used to restore a carious lesion into the dentin or a deeply eroded area into the dentin. Not a preventive procedure.

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.

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...

For surgery on root of anterior tooth. Does not include placement of restoration.

For surgery on root of molar tooth. Does not include placement of restoration.

For surgery on root of premolar tooth. Does not include placement of restoration.

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...

Occlusal adjustment may require several appointments of varying length, and sedation may be necessary to attain adequate relaxation of the musculature. Study casts mounte...

May also be known as equilibration; reshaping the occlusal surfaces of teeth to create harmonious contact relationships between the maxillary and mandibular teeth. Presen...

To move/luxate teeth to eliminate ankylosis; not in conjunction with an extraction.

Removal of inflammatory or hypertrophied tissues surrounding partially erupted/impacted teeth.

Removal of inflammatory or hypertrophied tissues surrounding partially erupted/impacted teeth.

Placement of an attachment on an unerupted tooth, after its exposure, to aid in its eruption. Report the surgical exposure separately using D7280.

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.

This is a previously deleted code. See D7280 for further details.

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...

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...

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 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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Screening activities, performed alone or in conjunction with another evaluation, to identify signs and symptoms of sleep-related breathing disorders.

A screening, including state or federally mandated screening, to determine an individual’s need to be seen by a dentist for diagnosis.

This procedure does not include facial veneers.

This procedure does not include facial 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.

Refers to labial/facial indirect resin bonded veneers.

Refers to labial/facial direct resin bonded veneers.

Refers to labial/facial direct resin bonded veneers.

Teeth may be wired, banded, or splinted together to prevent movement.

Includes splinting and/or stabilization.

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...

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...

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 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 ...

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...

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...

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...

A screening, including state or federally mandated screening, to determine an individual’s need to be seen by a dentist for diagnosis.

Requires extensive undermining with advancement or rotational flap closure.

Requires extensive undermining with advancement or rotational flap closure.

Removal of inflammatory or hypertrophied tissues surrounding partially erupted/impacted teeth.

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....

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 is a previously deleted code. See D4322 for further details.

Removal of inflammatory or hypertrophied tissues surrounding partially erupted/impacted teeth.

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 D0250 and D0251 for further details.

These images include, but are not limited to: Lateral Skull; Posterior-Anterior Skull; Submentovertex; Waters; Reverse Tomes; Oblique Mandibular Body; Lateral Ramus.

This is a previously deleted code. See D0801, D0802, D0803, and D0804 for further details.

Removal of soft tissue-retained coronal remnants.

Intentional partial tooth removal is performed when a neurovascular complication is likely if the entire impacted tooth is removed.

Removal of soft tissue-retained coronal remnants.

Includes removal of tooth structure, minor smoothing of socket bone, and closure, as necessary.

Includes removal of tooth structure, minor smoothing of socket bone, and closure, as necessary.

Includes removal of tooth structure, minor smoothing of socket bone, and closure, as necessary.

Includes related cutting of gingiva and bone, removal of tooth structure, minor smoothing of socket bone and closure.

Occlusal surface of tooth covered by soft tissue; requires mucoperiosteal flap elevation.

Intentional removal of coronal tooth structure for preservation of the root and surrounding bone.

Intentional partial tooth removal is performed when a neurovascular complication is likely if the entire impacted tooth is removed.

Used for procedure that is not adequately described by a code. Describe procedure.

Removal of soft tissue-retained coronal remnants.

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...

Part of crown covered by bone; requires mucoperiosteal flap elevation and bone removal.

Includes cutting of soft tissue and bone, removal of tooth structure, and closure.

Includes removal of tooth structure, minor smoothing of socket bone, and closure, as necessary.

Includes removal of tooth structure, minor smoothing of socket bone, and closure, as necessary.

Used for procedure that is not adequately described by a code. Describe procedure.