D5446
Dental CodeCurrent And Past Dental Terminology For D5446
Most common D5446 code reviews : Implant/abutment supported interim fixed denture for edentulous arch - maxillary - not covered, Repair broken complete denture base or Accession of tissue, gross examination, preparation and transmission of written report.
D5446 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 D5446 and serviceable following sectioning and extraction or other treatment Includes all recontouring and olishing of retained portions.
2019 D5446 CDT
Dental case management - patient education to improve oral health literacy. (Not covered service as opposed to when performed as follows: Disallowed when performed on same date of service as nutrition, tobacco counseling and/or oral hygiene instructions.)
2020 (Updated) Version D5446
Onlay - resin-based composite - two surfacesSealant 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 D5446 when performed by a different provider or if after the time limitation for the same dentist.
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