D4517
Dental CodeCurrent And Past Dental Terminology For D4517
Most common D4517 code reviews : Onlay - resin-based composite - four or more surfaces, Scaling in the presence of generalized moderate or severe gingival inflammation - full mouth, after oral valuation or Intravenous moderate (conscious) sedation analgesia - each additional 15 minutes.
D4517 Procedures:
Intraoral-complete series (including bitewings). Individually listed intraoral radiographs by the same dentist/dental office are considered a complete series, usually 14-22 images, intended to display the crowns and roots of all teeth, periapical areas and alveolar bone, if the fee for individual radiographs equals or exceeds the fee for a complete series on the same date of service, any fee in excess for the fee for a full mouth series of radiographs is Disallowed.
Most often D4517 related to the diagnosis of an infection, which may be covered by a patient`s medical insurance the dental office may want to confirm which plan offers the best benefits to the patient).
2019 D4517 CDT
Removal of a portion of the pulp and D4517 application of a medicament with the aim of maintaining the vitality of the remaining portion to encourage continued physiological development andormation of the root. This procedure is not to be construed as the first stage of root canal therapy.
2020 (Updated) Version D4517
Re-cement or re-bond indirectly fabricated or prefabricated post and coreIndirectly fabricated post and core in addition to crown is Benefited only on a completed endodontically treated tooth. **An indirectly fabricated post and core for an anterior tooth is Benefited only when there is insufficient tooth structure to support an indirectly fabricated restoration due to loss of actual tooth structure from caries or fracture. If sufficient tooth structure remains, the fee for the post and core is Disallowed.
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