D8397
Dental CodeCurrent And Past Dental Terminology For D8397
Most common D8397 code reviews : Removal of fixed orthodontic appliances for reasons other than completion of treatment - not covered, Implant/abutment-supported interim fixed denture for edentulous arch, mandibular or Intravenous moderate (conscious) sedation analgesia - each additional 15 minutes.
D8397 Procedures:
Non-autogenous connective tissue graft procedure (including recipient surgical site and donor material) - each additional contiguous tooth, implant or edentulous tooth position in same graft site. Local anesthesia is usually considered a component part of periodontal procedures, but dependent upon the plan will allow up to 50% of D8397 - allow up to a maximum of 3 teeth per quadrant
Most often D8397 related to the diagnosis of an infection, which may be covered by a patient`s medical insurance the dental office may want to confirm which plan offers the best benefits to the patient).
2019 D8397 CDT
There is a succedaneous tooth #29 present on a radiograph, but it will be several years before it erupts Endodontic treatment is requested on tooth T in order to maintain this tooth and its space in the arch Treatment is performed on the tooth, and the canals are filled with a resorbable material. A temporary restoration is placed, and the patient is referred back to the referring dentist for a final restoration.
2020 (Updated) Version D8397
Incomplete endodontic therapy - inoperable or fractured tooth.Indirectly fabricated post and core in addition to crown is Benefited only on a completed endodontically treated tooth. **An indirectly fabricated post and core for an anterior tooth is Benefited only when there is insufficient tooth structure to support an indirectly fabricated restoration due to loss of actual tooth structure from caries or fracture. If sufficient tooth structure remains, the fee for the post and core is Disallowed.
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