D8259
Dental CodeCurrent And Past Dental Terminology For D8259
Most common D8259 code reviews : HbA1c in-office, point-of-service testing - not covered, Repair broken complete denture base or Resin-based composite - four or more surfaces or involving the incisal angle (anterior).
D8259 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.
Procedure in D8259 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 D8259 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,D8259 included but not limited to separated instruments, broken posts or alcification of 50% or more of the roots.
2020 (Updated) Version D8259
Re-cement or re-bond inlay, onlay, veneer or partial coverage restorationPrefabricated 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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