CDC CDC Oral Surgery & Extractions Coding 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which CDT code is used for a simple extraction of an erupted tooth?
- D7140 (Correct answer)
- D7210
- D7220
- D7250
Correct answer: D7140
D7140 describes extraction of an erupted tooth or exposed root, requiring elevation and/or forceps removal.
Question 2: What CDT code covers the surgical removal of an erupted tooth requiring elevation of a mucoperiosteal flap?
- D7210 (Correct answer)
- D7140
- D7220
- D7310
Correct answer: D7210
D7210 is used for surgical removal of an erupted tooth requiring elevation of a mucoperiosteal flap, bone removal, or sectioning.
Question 3: The removal of a soft tissue-impacted tooth is reported with which CDT code?
- D7220 (Correct answer)
- D7230
- D7240
- D7210
Correct answer: D7220
D7220 is the CDT code for removal of an impacted tooth with soft tissue impaction only.
Question 4: Which CDT code describes removal of a completely bony-impacted tooth?
- D7240 (Correct answer)
- D7230
- D7220
- D7210
Correct answer: D7240
D7240 is the CDT code for removal of a completely bony-impacted tooth, which is the most complex type of impaction.
Question 5: Alveoloplasty in conjunction with extractions — per quadrant — is reported with which CDT code?
- D7310 (Correct answer)
- D7320
- D7340
- D7350
Correct answer: D7310
D7310 is the CDT code for alveoloplasty in conjunction with extractions, per quadrant, to reshape the alveolar ridge.
Question 6: What is the CDT code for surgical removal of a residual tooth root?
- D7250 (Correct answer)
- D7140
- D7210
- D7270
Correct answer: D7250
D7250 is the CDT code for surgical removal of residual tooth roots, including cutting the mucoperiosteum.
CDC CDC Oral Surgery & Extractions Coding 1
Which CDT code is used for a simple extraction of an erupted tooth?