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Proper documentation of each component in dental implant services ensures accurate insurance claims and maximizes reimbursement. Staying updated with the latest CDT codes is essential for dental practices to submit claims correctly. Here’s a comprehensive list of CDT codes commonly used for dental implant procedures:
Dental Implant Services
- D6190 – Radiographic/surgical implant index, by report
- D6191 – Semi-precision abutment placement
- D6192 – Semi-precision attachment placement
Surgical Implant Procedure Codes
- D6011 – Second stage implant surgery
- D6013 – Surgical placement of mini implant
- D6040 – Surgical placement: eposteal implant
- D6050 – Surgical placement: transosteal implant
- D6100 – Implant removal, by report
- D6104 – Bone graft at the time of implant placement
Other Implant Services
- D6085 – Provisional implant crown
- D6090 – Repair of implant-supported prosthesis, by report
- D6092 – Re-cement or re-bond implant/abutment-supported crown
- D6095 – Repair of implant abutment, by report
- D6096 – Removal of broken implant retaining screw
- D6199 – Unspecified implant procedure, by report
Maintaining accurate CDT coding helps ensure smooth claims processing and minimizes the risk of reimbursement delays. Professional dental billing services can assist in applying the correct CDT codes during claims submission based on the patient’s insurance coverage.
In today’s world, obtaining full reimbursement from insurance providers has become challenging. The fact that dental insurance regulations are often changing is one of the main causes. To guarantee the highest possible reimbursement, it is crucial to precisely record each stage of a dental implant surgery.
Dental treatments that satisfy the requirements of medical necessity, such as operations done to restore chewing function, may also be reimbursed. Implants, however, are regarded as cosmetic operations under some dental insurance plans.
However, some plans cover both the surgical and restorative components of dental implants. To reduce the possibility of claim rejections, clinics must use trustworthy eligibility verification or benefits breakdown services. To alleviate their billing and revenue issues, they may also contract with top revenue cycle management firms to handle their dental billing.
In order to improve the chances of claim approvals and reimbursements, dentists, internal employees, third-party billers, or anyone else in charge of coding, creating, and submitting claims must be on the lookout and use correct CDT codes for dental implant treatments.
