Codes Flashcards
Who is responsible for maintaining the CDT codes?
ADA
Which CDT code is taken when a single bitewing radiograph is exposed?
D0270
Which CDT code is taken when nutrition counseling for the control of dental disease is provided?
D1310
Which CDT code is taken when a panoramic radiograph is taken?
D0330
Which CDT code is taken when Silver Diamine Fluoride is placed to arrest the progression of caries?
D1354
Which CDT code is taken when TFV is admistered?
D1206
What information must be provided in the patient narrative when local anesthesia is given?
the type, amount and location of anesthetic
Which CDT code should be taken when SRP is performed on one to three teeth per quadrant?
(this would be classified as a localized SRP)
D4342
When performing a SRP, how many quads can be billed out per appointment?
two
Which CDT code is indicated as gingivitis when >30% of the patients tissue is bleeding and inflammed, but there is no attachment loss?
Use of this code must include a CPC and confirmation by the dentist.
D4346
Which CDT code is indicated for a patient who recieves a single intraoral periapical radiograph?
D0220
Which code is taken if your patient uses tobacco and you provide cessasion counseling?
D1320
Which CDT code is taken if you place a sealant?
(This code is taken per tooth)
D1351
_____ is the gross removal of plaque or calc that interferes with the ability of the dentist to perform a comprehensive oral evaluation?
Full mouth debridement
When a prophylaxis (dental cleaning) is achomplished on a person who is at least 14 years old, the dental hygienist will take the D____ code.
D1110
Supernumerary teeth in permanent dentition designated by numbering _______.
51-82 (51 being #1 area)
Once a patient is identified as a periodontal maintenance patient, they cannot go back to recieving a basic _____.
prophy
Which CDT code is indicated when a complete intraoral radiographic series (FMX) is taken?
D0210
-Type of numbering system used: Universal numbering
- Primary dentition Capital A-T; supernumerary has a “S” (ie AS)
- Yearly Maximum benefits (Calendar and fiscal)
Which CDT code is taken when personalized oral hygiene instruction is provided?
D1330
Which CDT code is used if you apply a local medicament such as Oraquix to desensitize gingival tissue?
D9910
Which CDT code is indicated for a high caries risk patient?
D0603
Most dental procedures and insurance codes have_________ meaning they will only pay every so many months or years.
frequency limitations
Which CDT code is taken when a patients HBA1c is taken during a dental appointment?
D0411
What code is take when a propylaxis (cleaning) is provided to a child?
D1120
Which code is taken for synchronous teledentistry?
D9995
Which CDT code is taken when an occlusal radiograph is taken?
D0240
Which CDT code is taken to indicated that a patient has recieved scheduled periodontal maintenance?
D4910
Arestin should be administered if pockets are ____ mm or greater with bleeding and must be done in conjunction with D4341/D4342 or D4910
5 mm
Which code is taken for asynchronous teledentistry?
D9996
Which CDT code is used when billing for diagnostic models or study models?
D0470
Which code is taken when local anesthesia is delivered?
D9210
Which code is used following periodontal therapy, SRP, a full mouth debridement, or delivery of Arestin?
D4910
Which CDT code is taken when topical fluoride (not topical fluoride varnish) is administered?
D1208
Which CDT code is used to indicate a patient who is low caries risk?
D0601
Which CDT code is taken when two bitewing radiographs are taken?
D0272
Which code is taken for a Periodic Oral Evaluation for a quick check of a patient who is already established?
Diagnostic procedures may be done as a result of this periodic exam.
D0120
Which CDT code is taken when gingival irrigation is done?
D4921
How often are CDT codes reviewed?
at least every 5 years
Which CDT code shoud a hygienist taken if they perform a SRP on a quadrant (4 or more teeth)?
(this would be classified as a generalized SRP)
D4341
Which code is taken for an unspecified procedure?
D0999
Which CDT code is taken to capture a Comprehensive Oral Evaluation and may be utilized for a new or established patient?
This type of exam reviews patient history, and hard & soft tissues, restorations and any additional diagnostic needs.
It may also inlcude a CPC.
D0150
Which CDT code is used when localized antimicrobal agents, such as Arestin, are delivered into diseased crevicular tissue?
(code should be taken per tooth)
D4381
Which CDT code is taken for oral/facial photographic images?
D0350
How are the specific areas of oral cavity designated?
with two digits, the first being zero
Which type of oral evaluation is done when a patient has not been seen in 3 or more years?
Comprehensive
Which CDT code is taken for additional periapical radiographs taken up to 9 images?
D0230
Which CDT code is indicated for a patient who is moderate caries risk?
D0602
Which CDT code should be taken for a full mouth debridement (Gross debridement), can only be done on two quadrants, done if the patient has a lot of calculus & plaque.
D4355
How many alpha-numeric characters are there in a dental procedure code?
5
Which CDT code is taken when four bitewing radiographs are taken?
D0274
Which CDT code is used for a sealant repair?
D1353





