CDC CDC Oral Surgery & Extractions Coding

Question 1

Which CDT code is used for a simple extraction of an erupted tooth?

Accepted Answer

D7140

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

D7210

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

D7220

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

D7240

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

D7310

Answer

D7310 is the CDT code for alveoloplasty in conjunction with extractions, per quadrant, to reshape the alveolar ridge.

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