CDC Periodontal Procedures Coding 2

Question 1

What CDT code is reported for osseous surgery involving four or more teeth per quadrant?

Accepted Answer

D4260

Answer

D4260 describes osseous surgery (bone reshaping and recontouring) when performed on four or more teeth per quadrant, while D4261 is used for one to three teeth.

Question 2

Which procedure is described by CDT code D4249?

Accepted Answer

Clinical crown lengthening — hard tissue

Answer

D4249 describes clinical crown lengthening involving hard tissue (bone removal), which is performed to expose sufficient tooth structure for restorative procedures.

Question 3

Which CDT code is used to report a free soft tissue graft procedure for the first tooth or edentulous area?

Accepted Answer

D4271

Answer

D4271 is used for a free soft tissue graft (harvested and completely detached from the donor site) for the first tooth, implant, or edentulous area treated.

Question 4

What CDT code describes the localized delivery of antimicrobial agents into periodontal pockets as an adjunct to scaling and root planing?

Accepted Answer

D4381

Answer

D4381 is the code for localized delivery of antimicrobial agents (such as chlorhexidine chip or doxycycline gel) into periodontal pockets as an adjunct to SRP.

Question 5

What does CDT code D4211 describe?

Accepted Answer

Gingivectomy or gingivoplasty involving four or more teeth per quadrant

Answer

D4211 is used for gingivectomy or gingivoplasty when performed on four or more teeth per quadrant; D4212 is used when one to three teeth are involved.

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