D0896
Dental CodeCurrent And Past Dental Terminology For D0896
Most common D0896 code reviews : , Mesial/distal wedge procedure, single tooth (when not performed in conjunction with surgical procedures n the same sanatomical area) or Accession of tissue, gross examination, preparation and transmission of written report.
D0896 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 D0896 - allow up to a maximum of 3 teeth per quadrant
Separation of one or more connections between abutments and/or pontics when some portion of a fixed rosthesis is to remain intact D0896 and serviceable following sectioning and extraction or other treatment Includes all recontouring and olishing of retained portions.
2019 D0896 CDT
A patient presents to your office with a buccal space abscess in the upper left quadrant eliminating the nasolabial fold The tooth has no history of previous trauma Clinical evaluation reveals a large resin with recurrent caries Endodontic testing is performed and tooth #10 is necrotic and severely responsive to percussion A periapical radiograph is taken and a 4mm x 5mm periapical lesion of endodontic origin is visualized. Palpation reveals a fluctuant buccal swelling centered apically to tooth #10. Incision and drainage performed with a drain sutured into place Endodontic treatment or retreatment can be initiated and calcium hydroxide placed Any additional treatments should be coded appropriately.
2025 (Updated) Version D0896
Crown - porcelain fused to predominantly base metalSealant 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 D0896 when performed by a different provider or if after the time limitation for the same dentist.