D4038
Dental CodeCurrent And Past Dental Terminology For D4038
Most common D4038 code reviews : HbA1c in-office, point-of-service testing - not covered, 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.
D4038 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 D4038 - 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 D4038 and serviceable following sectioning and extraction or other treatment Includes all recontouring and olishing of retained portions.
2019 D4038 CDT
In lieu of surgery, the formation of a pathway to achieve an apical seal without surgical intervention ecause of a non-negotiable root canal blocked by foreign bodies,D4038 included but not limited to separated instruments, broken posts or alcification of 50% or more of the roots.
2020 (Updated) Version D4038
Re-cement or re-bond inlay, onlay, veneer or partial coverage restorationSealant 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 D4038 when performed by a different provider or if after the time limitation for the same dentist.
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