American Dental Association; see www.ada.org/dentalcode
This annotation is used for the labels of the CDT codes provided by the American Dental Association.
editor note
billing code D2140: amalgam - one surface, primary or permanent
amalgam - one surface, primary or permanent
billing code D2150: amalgam - two surfaces, primary or permanent
amalgam - two surfaces, primary or permanent
billing code D2160: amalgam - three surfaces, primary or permanent
amalgam - three surfaces, primary or permanent
billing code D2161: amalgam - four or more surfaces, primary or permanent
amalgam - four or more surfaces, primary or permanent
billing code D2330: resin-based composite - one surface, anterior
resin-based composite - one surface, anterior
billing code D2331: resin-based composite - two surfaces, anterior
resin-based composite - two surfaces, anterior
billing code D2332: resin-based composite - three surfaces, anterior
resin-based composite - three surfaces, anterior
billing code D2335: resin-based composite - four or more surfaces or involving incisal angle (anterior)
resin-based composite - four or more surfaces or involving incisal angle (anterior)
Incisal angle to be defined as one of the angles formed by the junction of the incisal and the mesial or distal surface of an anterior tooth. ISBN:1935201387#CDT 2011-2012 Current Dental Terminology, Chapter 1
billing code D2390: resin-based composite crown, anterior
Full resin-based composite coverage of tooth. ISBN:1935201387#CDT 2011-2012 Current Dental Terminology, Chapter 1
billing code D2391: resin-based composite - one surface, posterior
Used to restore a carious lesion into the dentin or a deeply eroded area into the dentin. Not a preventive procedure. ISBN:1935201387#CDT 2011-2012 Current Dental Terminology, Chapter 1
resin-based composite - one surface, posterior
billing code D2392: resin-based composite - two surfaces, posterior
resin-based composite - two surfaces, posterior
billing code D2393: resin-based composite - three surfaces, posterior
resin-based composite - three surfaces, posterior
billing code D2394: resin-based composite - four or more surfaces, posterior
resin-based composite - four or more surfaces, posterior
billing code D2410: gold foil - one surface
billing code D2420: gold foil - two surfaces
billing code D2430: gold foil - three surfaces
billing code D2510: inlay - metallic - one surface
billing code D2520: inlay - metallic - two surfaces
billing code D2530: inlay - metallic - three or more surfaces
inlay - metallic - three or more surfaces
billing code D2542: onlay - metallic - two surfaces
billing code D2543: onlay - metallic - three surfaces
billing code D2544: onlay - metallic - four or more surfaces
onlay - metallic - four or more surfaces
billing code D2610: inlay - porcelain/ceramic - one surface
billing code D2620: inlay - porcelain/ceramic - two surfaces
inlay - porcelain/ceramic - two surfaces
billing code D2630: inlay - porcelain/ceramic - three or more surfaces
inlay - porcelain/ceramic - three or more surfaces
billing code D2642: onlay - porcelain/ceramic - two surfaces
onlay - porcelain/ceramic - two surfaces
billing code D2643: onlay - porcelain/ceramic - three surfaces
onlay - porcelain/ceramic - three surfaces
billing code D2644: onlay - porcelain/ceramic - four or more surfaces
onlay - porcelain/ceramic - four or more surfaces
billing code D2650: inlay - resin-based composite - one surface
inlay - resin-based composite - one surface
billing code D2651: inlay - resin-based composite - two surfaces
inlay - resin-based composite - two surfaces
billing code D2652: inlay - resin-based composite - three or more surfaces
inlay - resin-based composite - three or more surfaces
billing code D2662: onlay - resin-based composite - two surfaces
onlay - resin-based composite - two surfaces
billing code D2663: onlay - resin-based composite - three surfaces
onlay - resin-based composite - three surfaces
billing code D2664: onlay - resin-based composite - four or more surfaces
onlay - resin-based composite - four or more surfaces
billing code D2710: crown - resin-based composite (indirect)
Unfilled or non-reinforced resin crowns should be reported using D2999. ISBN:1935201387#CDT 2011-2012 Current Dental Terminology, Chapter 1
crown - resin-based composite (indirect)
billing code D2712: crown - 3/4 resin-based composite (indirect)
crown - 3/4 resin-based composite (indirect)
This code does not include facial veneers. ISBN:1935201387#CDT 2011-2012 Current Dental Terminology, Chapter 1
billing code D2720: crown - resin with high noble metal
billing code D2721: crown - resin with predominantly base metal
crown - resin with predominantly base metal
billing code D2722: crown - resin with noble metal
billing code D2740: crown - porcelain/ceramic substrate
billing code D2750: crown - porcelain fused to high noble metal
crown - porcelain fused to high noble metal
billing code D2751: crown - porcelain fused to predominantly base metal
crown - porcelain fused to predominantly base metal
billing code D2752: crown - porcelain fused to noble metal
billing code D2780: crown - 3/4 cast high noble metal
billing code D2781: crown - 3/4 cast predominantly base metal
crown - 3/4 cast predominantly base metal
billing code D2782: crown - 3/4 cast noble metal
billing code D2783: crown - 3/4 porcelain/ceramic
billing code D2790: crown - full cast high noble metal
billing code D2791: crown - full cast predominantly base metal
crown - full cast predominantly base metal
billing code D2792: crown - full cast noble metal
Crown utilized as an interim restoration of at least six months duration during restorative treatment to allow adequate time for healing or completion of other procedures. This includes, but is not limited to changing vertical dimension, completing periodontal therapy or cracked-tooth syndrome. This is not to be used as a temporary crown for a routine prosthetic restoration. ISBN:1935201387#CDT 2011-2012 Current Dental Terminology, Chapter 1
billing code D2910: recement inlay, onlay, or partial coverage restoration
recement inlay, onlay, or partial coverage restoration
billing code D2915: recement cast or prefabricated post and core
recement cast or prefabricated post and core
billing code D2930: prefabricated stainless steel crown - primary tooth
prefabricated stainless steel crown - primary tooth
billing code D2931: prefabricated stainless steel crown - permanent tooth
prefabricated stainless steel crown - permanent tooth
billing code D2932: prefabricated resin crown
billing code D2933: prefabricated stainless steel crown with resin window
Open-face stainless steel crown with aesthetic resin facing or veneer. ISBN:1935201387#CDT 2011-2012 Current Dental Terminology, Chapter 1
prefabricated stainless steel crown with resin window
billing code D2934: prefabricated esthetic coated stainless steel crown - primary tooth
Stainless steel primary crown with exterior esthetic coating. ISBN:1935201387#CDT 2011-2012 Current Dental Terminology, Chapter 1
prefabricated esthetic coated stainless steel crown - primary tooth
billing code D2940: protective restoration
Direct placement of a temporary restorative material to protect tooth and/ or tissue form. This procedure may be used to relieve pain, promote healing, or prevent further deterioration. Not to be used for endodontic access closure, or as a base or liner under a restoration. ISBN:1935201387#CDT 2011-2012 Current Dental Terminology, Chapter 1
billing code D2950: core buildup, including any pins
Refers to building up of anatomical crown when restorative crown will be placed, whether or not pins are used. A material is placed in the tooth preparation for a crown when there is insufficient tooth strength and retention for the crown procedure. This should not be reported when the procedure only involves a filler to eliminate any undercut, box form, or concave irregularity in the preparation. ISBN:1935201387#CDT 2011-2012 Current Dental Terminology, Chapter 1
billing code D2951: pin retention - per tooth, in addition to restoration
pin retention - per tooth, in addition to restoration
billing code D2952: post and core in addition to crown, indirectly fabricated
Post and core are custom fabricated as a single unit. ISBN:1935201387#CDT 2011-2012 Current Dental Terminology, Chapter 1
post and core in addition to crown, indirectly fabricated
billing code D2953: each additional indirectly fabricated post - same tooth
To be used with D2952. ISBN:1935201387#CDT 2011-2012 Current Dental Terminology, Chapter 1
each additional indirectly fabricated post - same tooth
billing code D2954: prefabricated post and core in addition to crown
prefabricated post and core in addition to crown
Core is built around a prefabricated post. This procedure includes the core material. ISBN:1935201387#CDT 2011-2012 Current Dental Terminology, Chapter 1
billing code D2955: post removal (not in conjunction with endodontic therapy)
For removal of posts (e.g., fractured posts); not to be used in conjunction with endodontic retreatment (D3346, D3347, D3348). ISBN:1935201387#CDT 2011-2012 Current Dental Terminology, Chapter 1
post removal (not in conjunction with endodontic therapy)
billing code D2957: each additional prefabricated post - same tooth
To be used with D2954. ISBN:1935201387#CDT 2011-2012 Current Dental Terminology, Chapter 1
each additional prefabricated post - same tooth
billing code D2960: labial veneer (resin laminate) - chairside
Refers to labial/facial direct resin bonded veneers. ISBN:1935201387#CDT 2011-2012 Current Dental Terminology, Chapter 1
labial veneer (resin laminate) - chairside
billing code D2961: labial veneer (resin laminate) - laboratory
Refers to labial/facial indirect resin bonded veneers. ISBN:1935201387#CDT 2011-2012 Current Dental Terminology, Chapter 1
labial veneer (resin laminate) - laboratory
billing code D2962: labial veneer (porcelain laminate) - laboratory
Refers also to facial veneers that extend interproximally and/or cover the incisal edge. Porcelain/ceramic veneers presently include all ceramic and porcelain veneers. ISBN:1935201387#CDT 2011-2012 Current Dental Terminology, Chapter 1
labial veneer (porcelain laminate) - laboratory
billing code D2970: temporary crown (fractured tooth)
Usually a preformed artificial crown, which is fitted over a damaged tooth as an immediate protective device. This is not to be used as temporization during crown fabrication. ISBN:1935201387#CDT 2011-2012 Current Dental Terminology, Chapter 1
billing code D2971: additional procedures to construct new crown under existing partial denture framework
additional procedures to construct new crown under existing partial denture framework
To be reported in addition to a crown code. ISBN:1935201387#CDT 2011-2012 Current Dental Terminology, Chapter 1
A thin covering of the remaining portion of a tooth, usually fabricated of metal and devoid of anatomic contour. This is to be used as a definitive restoration. ISBN:1935201387#CDT 2011-2012 Current Dental Terminology, Chapter 1
billing code D2980: crown repair, by report
A narrative explaining the treatment provided must be included with a claim submission that uses this code. ISBN:1935201387#CDT 2011-2012 Current Dental Terminology, Chapter 1
Includes removal of crown, if necessary. Describe procedure. ISBN:1935201387#CDT 2011-2012 Current Dental Terminology, Chapter 1
billing code D2999: unspecified restorative procedure, by report
unspecified restorative procedure, by report
Use for procedure that is not adequately described by a code. Describe procedure. ISBN:1935201387#CDT 2011-2012 Current Dental Terminology, Chapter 1
A current dental terminology code is a centrally registered identifier that is maintained by the American Dental Association and used for recording dental services provided. It is typically used on the patient record, and when reporting procedures on a paper or electronic submission.
billing code for inlay/onlay restorations - resin-based composite
inlay/onlay restorations - resin-based composite
Resin-based composite inlays/onlays must utilize indirect technique. ISBN:1935201387#CDT 2011-2012 Current Dental Terminology, Chapter 1
billing code for inlay/onlay restorations
Local anesthesia is usually considered to be part of Restorative procedures. A one-surface posterior restoration is one in which the restoration involves only one of the five surface classifications (mesial, distal, occlusal, lingual, or facial, including buccal and labial). A two-surface posterior restoration is one in which the restoration extends to two of the five surface classifications. A three-surface posterior restoration is one in which the restoration extends to three of the five surface classifications. A four-or-more surface posterior restoration is one in which the restoration extends to four or more of the five surface classifications. A one-surface anterior proximal restoration is one in which neither the lingual nor the facial margins of the restoration extend beyond the line angle. A two-surface anterior proximal restoration is one in which either the lingual or facial margin of the restoration extends beyond the line angle. A three-surface anterior proximal restoration is one in which both the lingual and facial margins of the restorations extend beyond the line angle. A four-or-more surface anterior restoration is one in which both the lingual and facial margins extend beyond the line angle and the incisal angle is involved. This restoration might also involve all four surfaces of an anterior tooth and not involve the incisal angle. ISBN:1935201387#CDT 2011-2012 Current Dental Terminology, Chapter 1
billing code for crowns - single restorations only
Classification of Materials Classification of Metals (Source: ADA Council on Scientific Affairs) The noble metal classification system has been adopted as a more precise method of reporting various alloys used in dentistry. The alloys are defined on the basis of the percentage of metal content: high noble - Gold (Au), Palladium (Pd), and/or Platinum (Pt) greater than or equql to 60% (with at least 40% Au); titanium and titanium alloys - Titanium (Ti) greater than 85%; noble - Gold (Au), Palladium (Pd), and/or Platinum (Pt) greater than or equal to 25%; predominantly base - Gold (Au), Palladium (Pd), and/or Platinum (Pt) less than 25% Porcelain/ceramic Refers to those non-metal, non-resin inorganic refractory compounds processed at high temperatures (600ºC/1112ºF and above) and pressed, polished or milled - including porcelains, glasses, and glass-ceramics. Resin Refers to any resin-based composite, including fiber or ceramic reinforced polymer compounds. ISBN:1935201387#CDT 2011-2012 Current Dental Terminology, Chapter 1
billing code for inlay/onlay restorations - porcelain/ceramic
inlay/onlay restorations - porcelain/ceramic
Porcelain/ceramic inlays/onlays include all indirect ceramic and porcelain type inlays/onlays. ISBN:1935201387#CDT 2011-2012 Current Dental Terminology, Chapter 1
billing code for amalgam restorations (including polishing)
amalgam restorations (including polishing)
Tooth preparation, all adhesives (including amalgam bonding agents), liners and bases are included as part of the restoration. If pins are used, they should be reported separately (see D2951). ISBN:1935201387#CDT 2011-2012 Current Dental Terminology, Chapter 1
billing code for inlay/onlay restorations - metallic
billing code for other restorative services
billing code for resin-based composite restorations - direct
resin-based composite restorations - direct
Resin-based composite refers to a broad category of materials including but not limited to composites. May include bonded composite, light-cured composite, etc. Tooth preparation, acid etching, adhesives (including resin bonding agents), liners and bases and curing are included as part of the restoration. Glass ionomers, when used as restorations, should be reported with these codes. If pins are used, they should be reported separately (see D2951). ISBN:1935201387#CDT 2011-2012 Current Dental Terminology, Chapter 1