D9168
Dental CodeCurrent And Past Dental Terminology For D9168
Most common D9168 code reviews : HbA1c in-office, point-of-service testing - not covered, Posterior-anterior or lateral skull and facial bone survey radiographic image or Accession of tissue, gross examination, preparation and transmission of written report.
D9168 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.
Separation of one or more connections between abutments and/or pontics when some portion of a fixed rosthesis is to remain intact D9168 and serviceable following sectioning and extraction or other treatment Includes all recontouring and olishing of retained portions.
2019 D9168 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,D9168 included but not limited to separated instruments, broken posts or alcification of 50% or more of the roots.
2020 (Updated) Version D9168
Re-cement or re-bond inlay, onlay, veneer or partial coverage restorationSealant repair - per tooth - This procedure is disallowed when performed by the same dentist/dental office based on the same time limitation that exists for replacement of a sealant. It is allowed at 50% of D9168 when performed by a different provider or if after the time limitation for the same dentist.
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