D2497
Dental CodeCurrent And Past Dental Terminology For D2497
Most common D2497 code reviews : Teledentistry-asynchronous; information stored and forwarded to dentist for subsequent review - disallowed, Non-ionizing diagnostic procedure capable of quantifying, monitoring and recording changes in structure of enamel, dentin and cementum or Posterior-anterior or lateral skull and facial bone survey film.
D2497 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 D2497 - allow up to a maximum of 3 teeth per quadrant
A detailed and extensive problem-focused evaluation entails extensive diagnostic and cognitive modalities ased on the findings of a comprehensive oral evaluation.D2497 integration of more extensive diagnostic modalities to develop a treatment lan for a specific problem is required The condition requiring this type of evaluation should be described and documented Examples f conditions requiring this type of evaluation may include dentofacial anomalies, complicated perio-prosthetic conditions, complex emporomandibular dysfunction, facial pain of unknown origin, severe systemic diseases requiring multi-disciplinary consultation.
2019 D2497 CDT
A patient is referred for evaluation and treatment The patient`s dentist began the treatment , but a perforation of the pulpal floor occurred. After clinical and radiographic examination, you inform the patient that the perforation ight be repairable After access cavity preparation, you determine that the perforation for D2497 is repairable Endodontic treatment is completed, and the perforation is repaired with appropriate material.
2020 (Updated) Version D2497
Prefabricated esthetic coated stainless steel crown - primary toothEndodontic therapy - molar tooth (excluding final restoration). The fee for palliative treatment is Disallowed when done In Conjunction With root canal therapy by the same dentist/dental office on the same date of service. Palliative treatment is payable on a separate date of service for relief of pain. Incompletely filled root canals are not payable, and the fee for the endodontic therapy is Disallowed. Post removal is not included in this procedure.
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