D8551
Dental CodeCurrent And Past Dental Terminology For D8551
Most common D8551 code reviews : Implant/abutment supported interim fixed denture for edentulous arch - maxillary - not covered, Implant/abutment-supported interim fixed denture for edentulous arch, mandibular or Resin-based composite - four or more surfaces or involving the incisal angle (anterior).
D8551 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 D8551 - allow up to a maximum of 3 teeth per quadrant
Procedure in D8551 which the nearly exposed pulp is covered with a protective dressing to protect the pulp from dditional injury and to promote healing and repair via formation of secondary dentin This code is not to be used for bases and iners when all caries has been removed.
2019 D8551 CDT
Dental case management - patient education to improve oral health literacy. (Not covered service as opposed to when performed as follows: Disallowed when performed on same date of service as nutrition, tobacco counseling and/or oral hygiene instructions.)
2020 (Updated) Version D8551
Onlay - resin-based composite - two surfacesPrefabricated post and core in addition to crown is payable only on a completed endodontically treated tooth. If sufficient tooth structure remains, the fee for the post and core is Disallowed. **A prefabricated post and core for an anterior tooth is Benefited only when there is insufficient tooth structure to support an indirectly fabricated restoration. If sufficient tooth structure remains, the fee for the post and core is Disallowed.
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