D6396
Dental CodeCurrent And Past Dental Terminology For D6396
Most common D6396 code reviews : HbA1c in-office, point-of-service testing - not covered, Scaling in the presence of generalized moderate or severe gingival inflammation - full mouth, after oral valuation or Resin-based composite - four or more surfaces or involving the incisal angle (anterior).
D6396 Procedures:
Sealant-per tooth Sealants and/or Preventive Resin Restorations are Benefited once per tooth on the occlusal surface of permanent first and second molars for Patients through age fifteen (15). The teeth must be free from caries orrestorations on the occlusal surface. A sealant or preventive resin restoration done on the same date of service and on the same surface as a restoration is considered a component of the restoration, and the fee for the sealant or preventive resin restoration is Disallowed.
Procedure in D6396 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 D6396 CDT
In lieu of surgery, the formation of a pathway to achieve an apical seal without surgical intervention ecause of a non-negotiable root canal blocked by foreign bodies,D6396 included but not limited to separated instruments, broken posts or alcification of 50% or more of the roots.
2020 (Updated) Version D6396
Incomplete endodontic therapy - inoperable or fractured tooth.Prefabricated 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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