D2049
Dental CodeCurrent And Past Dental Terminology For D2049
Most common D2049 code reviews : HbA1c in-office, point-of-service testing - not covered, Mesial/distal wedge procedure, single tooth (when not performed in conjunction with surgical procedures n the same sanatomical area) or Intravenous moderate (conscious) sedation analgesia - each additional 15 minutes.
D2049 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 D2049 - allow up to a maximum of 3 teeth per quadrant
Most often D2049 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 D2049 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,D2049 included but not limited to separated instruments, broken posts or alcification of 50% or more of the roots.
2020 (Updated) Version D2049
Re-cement or re-bond inlay, onlay, veneer or partial coverage restorationIndirectly 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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