D7946
Dental CodeCurrent And Past Dental Terminology For D7946
Most common D7946 code reviews : Onlay - resin-based composite - four or more surfaces, Scaling in the presence of generalized moderate or severe gingival inflammation - full mouth, after oral valuation or Intravenous moderate (conscious) sedation analgesia - each additional 15 minutes.
D7946 Procedures:
Intraoral-complete series (including bitewings). Individually listed intraoral radiographs by the same dentist/dental office are considered a complete series, usually 14-22 images, intended to display the crowns and roots of all teeth, periapical areas and alveolar bone, if the fee for individual radiographs equals or exceeds the fee for a complete series on the same date of service, any fee in excess for the fee for a full mouth series of radiographs is Disallowed.
Most often D7946 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 D7946 CDT
Removal of a portion of the pulp and D7946 application of a medicament with the aim of maintaining the vitality of the remaining portion to encourage continued physiological development andormation of the root. This procedure is not to be construed as the first stage of root canal therapy.
2020 (Updated) Version D7946
Crown - porcelain fused to predominantly base metalIndirectly 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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