D8520
Dental CodeCurrent And Past Dental Terminology For D8520
Most common D8520 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.
D8520 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.
Separation of one or more connections between abutments and/or pontics when some portion of a fixed rosthesis is to remain intact D8520 and serviceable following sectioning and extraction or other treatment Includes all recontouring and olishing of retained portions.
2019 D8520 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,D8520 included but not limited to separated instruments, broken posts or alcification of 50% or more of the roots.
2020 (Updated) Version D8520
Incomplete endodontic therapy - inoperable or fractured tooth.Sealant 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 D8520 when performed by a different provider or if after the time limitation for the same dentist.
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