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ADA Codes for Dental Procedures

To better support your practice, ROE is pleased to provide the following information. Please note that while we aim to be helpful, we are not specialists in ADA coding. We've included the codes we can confidently share below, but we're unable to provide additional codes beyond this list or answer specific questions about ADA coding procedures.

ADA Code Description
D0120 Periodic oral evaluation - established patient
D0140 Limited oral evaluation-problem focused
D0145 Oral evaluation for a patient under three years of age and counseling with primary caregiver
D0150 Comprehensive oral evaluation - new or established patient
D0160 Detailed and extensive oral evaluation-problem focused, by report
D0170 Re-evaluation-limited, problem focused (established patient; not post-operative visit)
D0171 Re-evaluation-post-operative office visit
D0180 Comprehensive periodontal evaluation-new or established patient
D0190 Screening of a patient
D0191 Assessment of a patient
D0210 Intraoral-comprehensive series of radiographic images
D0220 Intraoral-periapical first radiographic image
D0230 Intraoral-periapical each addition radiographic image
D0240 Intraoral - occlusal radiographic image
D0250 Extraoral - 2D projection radiographic image created using a stationary radiation source, and detector
D0251 Extraoral posterior dental radiographic image
D0270 Bitewing - single radiographic image
D0272 Bitewings - two radiographic images
D0273 Bitewings - three radiographic images
D0274 Bitewings - four radiographic images
D0277 Vertical bitewings - 7 to 8 radiographic images
D0310 Sialography
D0320 Temporomandibular Joint Arthrogram, including injection
D0321 Other temporomandibular joint radiographic images, by report
D0322 Tomographic survey
D0330 Panoramic radiographic image
D0340 2D cephalometric radiographic image - acquisition, measurement and analysis
D0350 2D oral/facial images, photographic image obtained intraorally or extraorally
D0351 3D photographic image
D0364 Cone Beam CT capture and interpretation with limited field of view - less than one whole jaw
D0365 Cone Beam CT capture and interpretation with field of view of one full dental arch - mandible
D0366 Cone Beam CT capture and interpretation with field of view of one full dental arch - maxilla, with or without cranium
D0367 Cone Beam CT capture and interpretation with field of view of both jaws; with or without cranium
D0368 Cone Beam CT capture and interpretation for TMJ series including two or more exposures
D0369 Maxillofacial MRI capture and interpretation
D0370 Maxillofacial ultrasound capture and interpretation
D0371 Sialoendoscopy capture and interpretation
D0372 Intraoral tomosynthesis - comprehensive series of radiographic images (Effective 01/01/2023)
D0373 Intraoral tomosynthesis - bitewing radiographic image (Effective 01/01/2023)
D0374 Intraoral tomosynthesis - periapical radiographic image (Effective 01/01/2023)
D0380 Cone Beam CT image capture with limited field of view - less than one whole jaw
D0381 Cone Beam CT image capture with field of view of one full dental arch - mandible
D0382 Cone Beam CT image capture with field of view of one full dental arch - maxilla, with or without cranium
D0383 Cone Beam CT image capture with field of view of both jaws; with or without cranium
D0384 Cone Beam CT image capture for TMJ series including two or more exposures
D0385 Maxillofacial MRI image capture
D0386 Maxillofacial ultrasound image capture
D0387 Intraoral tomosynthesis - comprehensive series of radiographic images - image capture only (Effective 01/01/2023)
D0388 Intraoral tomosynthesis - bitewing radiographic image - image capture only (Effective 01/01/2023)
D0389 Intraoral tomosynthesis-periapical radiographic image - image capture only (Effective 01/01/2023)
D0391 Interpretation of diagnostic image by a practitioner not associated with capture of the image, including report
D0393 Virtual treatment simulation using 3D image volume or surface scan
D0394 Digital subtraction of two or more images or image volumes of the same modality
D0395 Fusion of two or more 3D image volumes of one or more modalities
D0411 HbA1c in-office point of service testing
D0412 Blood glucose level test
D0414 Laboratory processing of microbial specimen to include culture and sensitivity studies, preparation and transmission or written report
D0415 Collection of microorganisms for culture and sensitivity
D0416 Viral culture
D0417 Collection and preparation of saliva sample for laboratory diagnostic testing
D0418 Analysis of saliva sample
D0419 Assessment of salivary flow by measurement
D0422 Collection and preparation of genetic sample material for laboratory analysis and report
D0423 Genetic test for susceptibility to diseases - specimen analysis
D0425 Caries susceptibility tests
D0431 Adjunctive pre-diagnostic test that aids in detection of mucosal abnormalities including premalignant and malignant lesions, not to include cytology or biopsy procedures
D0460 Pulp vitality tests
D0470 Diagnostic casts
D0472 Accession of tissue, gross examination, preparation and transmission of written report
D0473 Accession of tissue, gross and microscopic examination, preparation and transmission of written report
D0474 Accession of tissue, gross and microscopic examination, including assessment of surgical margins for presence of disease, preparation and transmission of written report
D0475 Decalcification procedure
D0476 Special stains for microorganisms
D0477 Special stains, not for microorganisms
D0478 Immunohistochemical stains
D0479 Tissue in-situ hybridization, including interpretation
D0480 Accession of exfoliative cytologic smears, microscopic examination, preparation and transmission of written report
D0481 Electron microscopy
D0482 Direct immunofluorescence
D0483 Indirect immunofluorescence
D0484 Consultation on slides prepared elsewhere
D0485 Consultation, including preparation of slides from biopsy material supplied by referring source
D0486 Laboratory accession of transepithelial cytologic sample, microscopic examination, preparation and transmission of written report
D0502 Other oral pathology procedures, by report
D0600 Non-ionizing diagnostic procedure capable of quantifying, monitoring and recording changes in structure of enamel, dentin and cementum
D0601 Caries risk assessment and documentation, with a finding of low risk
D0602 Caries risk assessment and documentation, with a finding of moderate risk
D0603 Caries risk assessment and documentation, with a finding of high risk
D0604 Antigen testing for a public health related pathogen, including Coronavirus
D0605 Antibody testing for a public health related pathogen, including Coronavirus
D0606 Molecular test public health pathogen
D0701 Panoramic radiographic image – image capture only
D0702 2-D cephalometric radiographic image – image capture only
D0703 2-D oral/facial photographic image obtained intra-orally or extra-orally – image capture only
D0704 3-D photographic image – image capture only (Deleted 12/31/2022)
D0705 Extra-oral posterior dental radiographic image – image capture only
D0706 Intraoral – occlusal radiographic image – image capture only
D0707 Intraoral – periapical radiographic image – image capture only
D0708 Intraoral – bitewing radiographic image – image capture only
D0709 Intraoral – comprehensive series of radiographic images – image capture only
D0801 3D dental surface scan – direct (Effective 01/01/2023)
D0802 3D dental surface scan – indirect (Effective 01/01/2023)
D0803 3D facial surface scan – direct (Effective 01/01/2023)
D0804 3D facial surface scan – indirect (Effective 01/01/2023)
D0999 Unspecified diagnostic procedure, by report
D1110 Prophylaxis - adult
D1120 Prophylaxis - child
D1206 Topical application of fluoride varnish
D1208 Topical application of fluoride - excluding varnish
D1310 Nutritional counseling for control of dental disease
D1320 Tobacco counseling for the control and prevention of oral disease
D1321 Counseling for the control and prevention of adverse oral, behavioral, and systemic health effects associated with high-risk substance use
D1330 Oral hygiene instructions
D1351 Sealant - per tooth
D1352 Preventive resin restoration in a moderate to high caries risk patient - permanent tooth
D1353 Sealant repair - per tooth
D1354 Application of caries arresting medicament - per tooth
D1355 Caries preventive medicament application – per tooth
D1510 Space maintainer - fixed, unilateral - per quadrant
D1516 Fixed bilateral space maintainer, maxillary
D1517 Fixed bilateral space maintainer, mandibular
D1520 Space maintainer - removable, unilateral - per quadrant
D1526 Remove bilateral space maintainer, maxillary
D1527 Remove bilateral space maintainer, mandibular
D1551 Re-cement or re-bond bilateral space maintainer - maxillary
D1552 Re-cement or re-bond bilateral space maintainer - mandibular
D1553 Re-cement or re-bond unilateral space maintainer - per quadrant
D1556 Removal of fixed unilateral space maintainer-per quadrant
D1557 Removal of fixed bilateral space maintainer-maxillary
D1558 Removal of fixed bilateral space maintainer-mandibular
D1575 Distal shoe space maintainer - fixed, unilateral - per quadrant
D1999 Unspecified preventive procedure, by report
D2140 Amalgam - one surface, primary or permanent
D2150 Amalgam - two surfaces, primary or permanent
D2160 Amalgam - three surfaces, primary or permanent
D2161 Amalgam - four or more surfaces, primary or permanent
D2330 Resin-based composite - one surface, anterior
D2331 Resin-based composite - two surfaces, anterior
D2332 Resin-based composite - three surfaces, anterior
D2335 Resin-based composite - four or more surfaces or involving incisal angle (anterior)
D2390 Resin-based composite crown, anterior
D2391 Resin-based composite - one surface, posterior
D2392 Resin-based composite - two surfaces, posterior
D2393 Resin-based composite - three surfaces, posterior
D2394 Resin-based composite - four or more surfaces, posterior
D2410 Gold foil - one surface
D2420 Gold foil - two surfaces
D2430 Gold foil - three surfaces
D2510 Inlay - metallic - one surface
D2520 Inlay - metallic - two surfaces
D2530 Inlay - metallic - three or more surfaces
D2542 Onlay - metallic - two surfaces
D2543 Onlay - metallic - three surfaces
D2544 Onlay - metallic - four or more surfaces
D2610 Inlay - porcelain/ceramic - one surface
D2620 Inlay - porcelain/ceramic - two surfaces
D2630 Inlay - porcelain/ceramic - three or more surfaces
D2642 Onlay - porcelain/ceramic - two surfaces
D2643 Onlay - porcelain/ceramic - three surfaces
D2644 Onlay - porcelain/ceramic - four or more surfaces
D2650 Inlay - resin-based composite - one surface
D2651 Inlay - resin-based composite - two surfaces
D2652 Inlay - resin-based composite - three or more surfaces
D2662 Onlay - resin-based composite - two surfaces
D2663 Onlay - resin-based composite - three surfaces
D2664 Onlay - resin-based composite - four or more surfaces
D2710 Crown - resin-based composite (indirect)
D2712 Crown - 3/4 resin-based composite (indirect)
D2720 Crown - resin with high noble metal
D2721 Crown - resin with predominantly base metal
D2722 Crown - resin with noble metal
D2740 Crown - porcelain/ceramic substrate
D2750 Crown - porcelain fused to high noble metal
D2751 Crown - porcelain fused to predominantly base metal
D2752 Crown - porcelain fused to noble metal
D2753 Crown - porcelain fused to titanium and titanium alloys
D2780 Crown - 3/4 cast high noble metal
D2781 Crown - 3/4 cast predominantly base metal
D2782 Crown - 3/4 cast noble metal
D2783 Crown - 3/4 porcelain/ceramic
D2790 Crown - full cast high noble metal
D2791 Crown - full cast predominantly base metal
D2792 Crown - full cast noble metal
D2794 Crown - titanium and titanium alloys
D2799 Interim crown-further treatment or completion of diagnosis necessary prior to final impression
D2910 Re-cement or re-bond inlay, onlay, veneer or partial coverage restoration
D2915 Re-cement or re-bond indirectly fabricated or prefabricated post and core
D2920 Re-cement or re-bond crown
D2921 Reattachment of tooth fragment, incisal edge or cusp
D2928 Prefabricated porcelain/ceramic crown – permanent tooth
D2929 Prefabricated porcelain/ceramic crown - primary tooth
D2930 Prefabricated stainless-steel crown - primary tooth
D2931 Prefabricated stainless steel crown - permanent tooth
D2932 Prefabricated resin crown
D2933 Prefabricated stainless steel crown with resin window
D2934 Prefabricated esthetic coated stainless steel crown - primary tooth
D2940 Protective restoration
D2941 Interim therapeutic restoration - primary dentition
D2949 Restorative foundation for an indirect restoration
D2950 Core buildup, including any pins when required
D2951 Pin retention - per tooth, in addition to restoration
D2952 Post and core in addition to crown, indirectly fabricated
D2953 Each additional indirectly fabricated post - same tooth
D2954 Prefabricated post and core in addition to crown
D2955 Post removal
D2957 Each additional prefabricated post - same tooth
D2960 Labial veneer (resin laminate) - direct
D2961 Labial veneer (resin laminate) - indirect
D2962 Labial veneer (porcelain laminate) - indirect
D2971 Additional procedures to customize a crown to fit under an existing partial denture framework
D2975 Coping
D2980 Crown repair necessitated by restorative material failure
D2981 Inlay repair necessitated by restorative material failure
D2982 Onlay repair necessitated by restorative material failure
D2983 Veneer repair necessitated by restorative material failure
D2990 Resin infiltration of incipient smooth surface lesions
D2999 Unspecified restorative procedure, by report
D3110 Pulp cap direct (excluding final restoration)
D3120 Pulp cap - indirect (excluding final restoration)
D3220 Therapeutic pulpotomy (excluding final restoration) - removal of pulp coronal to the dentinocemental junction and application of medicament
D3221 Pulpal debridement, primary and permanent teeth
D3222 Partial pulpotomy for apexogenesis - permanent tooth with incomplete root development
D3230 Pulpal therapy (resorbable filling) - anterior, primary tooth (excluding final restoration)
D3240 Pulpal therapy (resorbable filling) - posterior, primary tooth (excluding final restoration)
D3310 Endodontic therapy, anterior tooth (excluding final restoration)
D3320 Endodontic therapy, bicuspid tooth (excluding final restoration)
D3330 Endodontic therapy, molar (excluding final restoration)
D3331 Treatment of root canal obstruction; non-surgical access
D3332 Incomplete endodontic therapy; inoperable, unrestorable or fractured tooth
D3333 Internal root repair of perforation defects
D3346 Retreatment of previous root canal therapy - anterior
D3347 Retreatment of previous root canal therapy - premolar
D3348 Retreatment of previous root canal therapy - molar
D3351 Apexification/recalcification-initial visit (apical closure/calcific repair of perforations, root resorption, etc.)
D3352 Apexification/recalcification - interim medication replacement
D3353 Apexification/recalcification - final visit (includes completed root canal therapy - apical closure/calcific repair of perforations, root resorption, etc.)
D3355 Pulpal regeneration - initial visit
D3356 Pulpal regeneration - interim medication replacement
D3357 Pulpal regeneration - completion of treatment
D3410 Apicoectomy - anterior
D3421 Apicoectomy - premolar (first root)
D3425 Apicoectomy - molar (first root)
D3426 Apicoectomy (each additional root)
D3428 Bone graft in conjunction with periradicular surgery - per tooth, single site
D3429 Bone graft in conjunction with periradicular surgery - each additional contiguous tooth in the same surgical site
D3430 Retrograde filling - per root
D3431 Biologic materials to aid in soft and osseous tissue regeneration in conjunction with periradicular surgery
D3432 Guided tissue regeneration, resorbable barrier, per site, in conjunction with periradicular surgery
D3450 Root amputation - per root
D3460 Endodontic endosseous implant
D3470 Intentional re-implantation (including necessary splinting)
D3471 Surgical repair of root resorption – anterior
D3472 Surgical repair of root resorption – premolar
D3473 Surgical repair of root resorption – molar
D3501 Surgical exposure of root surface without apicoectomy or repair of root resorption – anterior
D3502 Surgical exposure of root surface without apicoectomy or repair of root resorption – premolar
D3503 Surgical exposure of root surface without apicoectomy or repair of root resorption – molar
D3910 Surgical procedure for isolation of tooth with rubber dam
D3911 Intra orifice barrier (Effective 01/01/2022)
D3920 Hemisection (including any root removal), not including root canal therapy
D3921 Decoronation or submergence of an erupted tooth (Effective 01/01/2022)
D3950 Canal preparation and fitting of preformed dowel or post
D3999 Unspecified endodontic procedure, by report
D4210 Gingivectomy or gingivoplasty - four or more contiguous teeth or tooth bounded spaces per quadrant
D4211 Gingivectomy or Gingivoplasty - one to three contiguous teeth or tooth bounded spaces per quadrant
D4212 Gingivectomy or gingivoplasty to allow access for restorative procedure, per tooth
D4230 Anatomical crown exposure - four or more contiguous teeth or tooth bounded spaces per quadrant
D4231 Anatomical crown exposure - one to three teeth or tooth bounded spaces per quadrant
D4240 Gingival flap procedure, including root planing - four or more contiguous teeth or tooth bounded spaces per quadrant
D4241 Gingival flap procedure, including root planing - one to three contiguous teeth or tooth bounded spaces per quadrant
D4245 Apically positioned flap
D4249 Clinical crown lengthening - hard tissue
D4260 Osseous surgery (including elevation of a full thickness flap and closure) - four or more contiguous teeth or tooth bounded spaces per quadrant
D4261 Osseous surgery (including elevation of a full thickness flap and closure) - one to three contiguous teeth or tooth bounded spaces per quadrant
D4263 Bone replacement graft - retained natural tooth - first site in quadrant
D4264 Bone replacement graft - retained natural tooth - each additional site in quadrant
D4265 Biologic materials to aid in soft and osseous tissue regeneration, per site
D4266 Guided tissue regeneration, natural teeth - resorbable barrier, per site
D4267 Guided tissue regeneration, natural teeth - non-resorbable barrier, per site (includes membrane removal)
D4268 Surgical revision procedure, per tooth
D4270 Pedicle soft tissue graft procedure
D4273 Autogenous connective tissue graft procedure (including donor and recipient surgical sites) first tooth, implant, or edentulous tooth position in graft
D4274 Mesial/distal or proximal wedge procedure, single tooth (when not performed in conjunction with surgical procedures in the same anatomical area)
D4275 Non-autogenous connective tissue graft (including recipient site and donor material) first tooth, implant, or edentulous tooth position in graft
D4276 Combined connective tissue and pedicle graft, per tooth
D4277 Free soft tissue graft procedure (including recipient and donor surgical sites) first tooth, implant or edentulous tooth position in graft
D4278 Free soft tissue graft procedure (including recipient and donor surgical sites) each additional contiguous tooth, implant or edentulous tooth position in same graft site
D4283 Autogenous connective tissue graft procedure (including donor and recipient surgical sites) - each additional contiguous tooth, implant or edentulous tooth position in same graft site
D4285 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
D4286 Removal of non-resorbable barrier (Effective 01/01/2023)
D4322 Splint - intra-coronal; natural teeth or prosthetic crowns (Effective 01/01/2022)
D4323 Splint - extra-coronal; natural teeth or prosthetic crowns (Effective 01/01/2022)
D4341 Periodontal scaling and root planing - four or more teeth per quadrant
D4342 Periodontal scaling and root planing - one to three teeth per quadrant
D4346 Scaling in presence of generalized moderate or severe gingival inflammation - full mouth, after oral evaluation
D4355 Full mouth debridement to enable a comprehensive periodontal evaluation and diagnosis on a subsequent visit
D4381 Localized delivery of antimicrobial agents via controlled release vehicle into diseased crevicular tissue, per tooth
D4910 Periodontal maintenance
D4920 Unscheduled dressing change (by someone other than treating dentist or their staff)
D4921 Gingival irrigation with a medicinal agent - per quadrant
D4999 Unspecified periodontal procedure, by report
D5110 Complete denture - maxillary
D5120 Complete denture - mandibular
D5130 Immediate denture - maxillary
D5140 Immediate denture - mandibular
D5211 Maxillary partial denture - resin base (including retentive/clasping materials, rests and teeth)
D5212 Mandibular partial denture - resin base (including retentive/clasping materials, rests and teeth)
D5213 Maxillary partial denture - cast metal framework with resin denture bases (including retentive/clasping materials, rests and teeth)
D5214 Mandibular partial denture-cast metal framework with resin denture bases (including retentive/clasping materials, rests and teeth)
D5221 Immediate maxillary partial denture - resin base (including retentive/clasping materials, rests and teeth)
D5222 Immediate mandibular partial denture - resin base (including retentive/clasping materials, rests and teeth)
D5223 Immediate maxillary partial denture - cast metal framework with resin denture bases (including retentive/clasping materials, rests and teeth)
D5224 Immediate mandibular partial denture - cast metal framework with resin denture bases (including retentive/clasping materials, rests and teeth)
D5225 Maxillary partial denture - flexible base (including retentive/clasping materials, rests, and teeth)
D5226 Mandibular partial denture - flexible base (including retentive/clasping materials, rests, and teeth)
D5227 Immediate maxillary partial denture - flexible base (including any clasps, rests and teeth) (Effective 01/01/2022)
D5228 Immediate mandibular partial denture - flexible base (including any clasps, rests and teeth) (Effective 01/01/2022)
D5282 Removable unilateral partial denture - one-piece cast metal (including retentive/clasping materials, rests, and teeth), maxillary
D5283 Removable unilateral partial denture - one-piece cast metal (including retentive/clasping materials, rests, and teeth), mandibular
D5284 Removable unilateral partial denture - one-piece flexible base (including retentive/clasping materials, rests, and teeth) - per quadrant
D5286 Removable unilateral partial denture - one-piece resin (including retentive/clasping materials, rests, and teeth) - per quadrant
D5410 Adjust complete denture - maxillary
D5411 Adjust complete denture - mandibular
D5421 Adjust partial denture - maxillary
D5422 Adjust partial denture - mandibular
D5511 Repair broken complete denture base, mandibular
D5512 Repair broken complete denture base, maxillary
D5520 Replace missing or broken teeth - complete denture (each tooth)
D5611 Repair resin partial denture base, mandibular
D5612 Repair resin partial denture base, maxillary
D5621 Repair cast partial framework, mandibular
D5622 Repair cast partial framework, maxillary
D5630 Repair or replace broken retentive clasping materials - per tooth
D5640 Replace broken teeth - per tooth
D5650 Add tooth to existing partial denture
D5660 Add clasp to existing partial denture - per tooth
D5670 Replace all teeth and acrylic on cast metal framework (maxillary)
D5671 Replace all teeth and acrylic on cast metal framework (mandibular)
D5710 Rebase complete maxillary denture
D5711 Rebase complete mandibular denture
D5720 Rebase maxillary partial denture
D5721 Rebase mandibular partial denture
D5725 Rebase hybrid prosthesis (Effective 01/01/2022)
D5730 Reline complete maxillary denture (direct)
D5731 Reline complete mandibular denture (direct)
D5740 Reline maxillary partial denture (direct)
D5741 Reline mandibular partial denture (direct)
D5750 Reline complete maxillary denture (indirect)
D5751 Reline complete mandibular denture (indirect)
D5760 Reline maxillary partial denture (indirect)
D5761 Reline mandibular partial denture (indirect)
D5765 Soft liner for complete or partial removable denture – indirect (Effective 01/01/2022)
D5810 Interim complete denture (maxillary)
D5811 Interim complete denture (mandibular)
D5820 Interim partial denture (including retentive/clasping materials, rests, and teeth), maxillary
D5821 Interim partial denture (including retentive/clasping materials, rests, and teeth), mandibular
D5850 Tissue conditioning, maxillary
D5851 Tissue conditioning, mandibular
D5862 Precision attachment, by report
D5863 Overdenture - complete maxillary
D5864 Overdenture - partial maxillary
D5865 Overdenture - complete-mandibular
D5866 Overdenture - partial mandibular
D5867 Replacement of replaceable part of semi-precision or precision attachment, per attachment
D5875 Modification of removable prosthesis following implant surgery
D5876 Add metal substructure to acrylic full denture (per arch)
D5899 Unspecified removable prosthodontic procedure, by report
D5911 Facial moulage (sectional)
D5912 Facial moulage (complete)
D5913 Nasal prosthesis
D5914 Auricular prosthesis
D5915 Orbital prosthesis
D5916 Ocular prosthesis
D5919 Facial prosthesis
D5922 Nasal septal prosthesis
D5923 Ocular prosthesis, interim
D5924 Cranial prosthesis
D5925 Facial augmentation implant prosthesis
D5926 Nasal prosthesis, replacement
D5927 Auricular prosthesis, replacement
D5928 Orbital prosthesis, replacement
D5929 Facial prosthesis, replacement
D5931 Obturator prosthesis, surgical
D5932 Obturator prosthesis, definitive
D5933 Obturator prosthesis, modification
D5934 Mandibular resection prosthesis with guide flange
D5935 Mandibular resection prosthesis without guide flange
D5936 Obturator prosthesis, interim
D5937 Trismus appliance (not for TMD treatment)
D5951 Feeding aid
D5952 Speech aid prosthesis, pediatric
D5953 Speech aid prosthesis, adult
D5954 Palatal augmentation prosthesis
D5955 Palatal lift prosthesis, definitive
D5958 Palatal lift prosthesis, interim
D5959 Palatal lift prosthesis, modification
D5960 Speech aid prosthesis, modification
D5982 Surgical stent
D5983 Radiation carrier
D5984 Radiation shield
D5985 Radiation cone locator
D5986 Fluoride gel carrier
D5987 Commissure splint
D5988 Surgical splint
D5991 Vesiculobullous disease medicament carrier
D5992 Adjust maxillofacial prosthetic appliance, by report
D5993 Maintenance and cleaning of a maxillofacial prosthesis (extra- or intra-oral) other than required adjustments, by report
D5995 Periodontal medicament carrier with peripheral seal – laboratory processed – maxillary
D5996 Periodontal medicament carrier with peripheral seal – laboratory processed – mandibular
D5999 Unspecified maxillofacial prosthesis, by report
D6010 Surgical placement of implant body: endosteal implant
D6011 Surgical access to an implant body (Second stage implant surgery)
D6012 Surgical placement of interim implant body for transitional prosthesis: endosteal implant
D6013 Surgical placement of mini implant
D6040 Surgical placement: eposteal implant
D6050 Surgical placement: transosteal implant
D6051 Interim implant abutment placement
D6055 Connecting bar - implant supported or abutment supported
D6056 Prefabricated abutment - includes modification and placement
D6057 Custom fabricated abutment - includes placement
D6058 Abutment supported porcelain/ceramic crown
D6059 Abutment supported porcelain fused to metal crown (high noble metal)
D6060 Abutment supported porcelain fused to metal crown (predominantly base metal)
D6061 Abutment supported porcelain fused to metal crown (noble metal)
D6062 Abutment supported cast metal crown (high noble metal)
D6063 Abutment supported cast metal crown (predominantly base metal)
D6064 Abutment supported cast metal crown (noble metal)
D6065 Implant supported porcelain/ceramic crown
D6066 Implant supported crown - porcelain fused to high noble alloys
D6067 Implant supported crown - high noble alloys
D6068 Abutment supported retainer for porcelain/ceramic FPD
D6069 Abutment supported retainer for porcelain fused to metal FPD (high noble metal)
D6070 Abutment supported retainer for porcelain fused to metal FPD (predominantly base metal)
D6071 Abutment supported retainer for porcelain fused to metal FPD (noble metal)
D6072 Abutment supported retainer for cast metal FPD (high noble metal)
D6073 Abutment supported retainer for cast metal FPD (predominantly base metal)
D6074 Abutment supported retainer for cast metal FPD (noble metal)
D6075 Implant supported retainer for ceramic FPD
D6076 Implant supported retainer for FPD - porcelain fused to high noble alloys
D6077 Implant supported retainer for metal FPD - high noble alloys
D6080 Implant maintenance procedures when prostheses are removed and reinserted, including cleansing of prostheses and abutments
D6081 Scaling and debridement in the presence of inflammation or mucositis of a single implant,
D6082 including cleaning of the implant surfaces, without flap entry and closure
D6083 Implant supported crown - porcelain fused to predominantly base alloys
D6084 Implant supported crown - porcelain fused to noble alloys
D6085 Implant supported crown - porcelain fused to titanium and titanium alloys
D6086 Interim implant crown
D6087 Implant supported crown - predominantly base alloys
D6088 Implant supported crown - noble alloys
D6090 Repair implant support prosthesis, by report
D6091 Replacement of a replaceable part of semi-precision or precision attachment of implant/abutment supported prosthesis, per attachment
D6092 Re-cement or re-bond implant/abutment supported crown
D6093 Re-cement or re-bond implant/abutment supported fixed partial denture
D6094 Abutment supported crown - titanium and titanium alloys
D6095 Repair implant abutment, by report
D6096 Remove broken implant retaining screw
D6097 Abutment supported crown - porcelain fused to titanium and titanium alloys
D6098 Implant supported retainer - porcelain fused to predominantly base alloys
D6099 Implant supported retainer for FPD - porcelain fused to noble alloys
D6100 Surgical removal of implant body
D6101 Debridement of a periimplant defect or defects surrounding a single implant, and surface cleaning of the exposed implant surfaces, including flap entry and closure
D6102 Debridement and osseous contouring of a peri-implant defect or defects surrounding a single implant and includes surface cleaning of the exposed implant surfaces, including flap entry and closure
D6103 Bone graft for repair of peri-implant defect - does not include flap entry and closure
D6104 Bone graft at time of implant placement
D6105 Removal of implant body not requiring bone removal or flap elevation (Effective 01/01/2023)
D6106 Guided tissue regeneration - resorbable barrier, per implant (Effective 01/01/2023)
D6107 Guided tissue regeneration - non-resorbable barrier, per implant (Effective 01/01/2023)
D6110 Implant/abutment supported removable denture for edentulous arch - maxillary
D6111 Implant/abutment supported removable denture for edentulous arch - mandibular
D6112 Implant/abutment supported removable denture for partially edentulous arch - maxillary
D6113 Implant/abutment supported removable denture for partially edentulous arch - mandibular
D6114 Implant/abutment supported fixed denture for edentulous arch - maxillary
D6115 Implant/abutment supported fixed denture for edentulous arch - mandibular
D6116 Implant/abutment supported fixed denture for partially edentulous arch - maxillary
D6117 Implant/abutment supported fixed denture for partially edentulous arch - mandibular
D6118 Implant/abutment supported interim fixed denture for edentulous arch - mandibular
D6119 Implant/abutment supported interim fixed denture for edentulous arch - maxillary
D6120 Implant supported retainer porcelain fused to titanium and titanium alloys
D6121 Implant supported retainer for metal FPD - predominantly base alloys
D6122 Implant supported retainer for metal FPD - noble alloys
D6123 Implant supported retainer for metal FPD - titanium and titanium alloys
D6190 Radiographic/surgical implant index, by report
D6191 Semi-precision abutment – placement
D6192 Semi-precision attachment – placement
D6194 Abutment supported retainer crown for FPD - titanium and titanium alloys
D6195 Abutment supported retainer - porcelain fused to titanium and titanium alloys
D6197 Replacement of restorative material used to close an access opening of a screw-retained implant supported prosthesis, per implant (Effective 01/01/2023)
D6198 Remove interim implant component (Effective 01/01/2022)
D6199 Unspecified implant procedure, by report
D6205 Pontic - indirect resin based composite
D6210 Pontic - cast high noble metal
D6211 Pontic - cast predominantly base metal
D6212 Pontic - cast noble metal
D6214 Pontic - titanium and titanium alloys
D6240 Pontic - porcelain fused to high noble metal
D6241 Pontic - porcelain fused to predominantly base metal
D6242 Pontic - porcelain fused to noble metal
D6243 Pontic - porcelain fused to titanium and titanium alloys
D6245 Pontic - porcelain/ceramic
D6250 Pontic - resin with high noble metal
D6251 Pontic - resin with predominantly base metal
D6252 Pontic - resin with noble metal
D6253 Interim pontic - further treatment or completion of diagnosis necessary prior to final impression
D6545 Retainer - cast metal for resin bonded fixed prosthesis
D6548 Retainer - porcelain/ceramic for resin bonded fixed prosthesis
D6549 Resin retainer - for resin bonded fixed prosthesis
D6600 Retainer inlay - porcelain/ceramic, two surfaces
D6601 Retainer inlay - porcelain/ceramic, three or more surfaces
D6602 Retainer inlay - cast high noble metal, two surfaces
D6603 Retainer inlay - cast high noble metal, three or more surfaces
D6604 Retainer inlay - cast predominantly base metal, two surfaces
D6605 Retainer inlay - cast predominantly base metal, three or more surfaces
D6606 Retainer inlay - cast noble metal, two surfaces
D6607 Retainer inlay - cast noble metal, three or more surfaces
D6608 Retainer onlay - porcelain/ceramic, two surfaces
D6609 Retainer onlay - porcelain/ceramic, three or more surfaces
D6610 Retainer onlay - cast high noble metal, two surfaces
D6611 Retainer onlay - cast high noble metal, three or more surfaces
D6612 Retainer onlay - cast predominantly base metal, two surfaces
D6613 Retainer onlay - cast predominantly base metal, three or more surfaces
D6614 Retainer onlay - cast noble metal, two surfaces
D6615 Retainer onlay - cast noble metal, three or more surfaces
D6624 Retainer inlay - titanium
D6634 Retainer onlay - titanium
D6710 Retainer crown - indirect resin based composite
D6720 Retainer crown - resin with high noble metal
D6721 Retainer crown - resin with predominantly base metal
D6722 Retainer crown -resin with noble metal
D6740 Retainer crown-porcelain/ceramic
D6750 Retainer crown-porcelain fused to high noble metal
D6751 Retainer crown-porcelain fused to predominantly base metal
D6752 Retainer crown-porcelain fused to noble metal
D6753 Retainer crown-porcelain fused to titanium and titanium alloys
D6780 Retainer crown-3/4 cast high noble metal
D6781 Retainer crown-3/4 cast predominantly base metal
D6782 Retainer crown-3/4 cast noble metal
D6783 Retainer crown-3/4 porcelain/ceramic
D6784 Retainer crown 3/4-titanium and titanium alloys
D6790 Retainer crown-full cast high noble metal
D6791 Retainer crown-full cast predominantly base metal
D6792 Retainer crown-full cast noble metal
D6793 Provisional retainer crown
D6794 Retainer crown-titanium and titanium alloys
D6920 Connector bar
D6930 Re-cement or re-bond fixed partial denture
D6940 Stress breaker [A non-rigid connector].
D6950 Precision attachment
D6980 Fixed partial denture repair necessitated by restorative material failure
D6985 Pediatric partial denture, fixed
D6999 Unspecified fixed prosthodontic procedure, by report
D7111 Extraction, coronal remnants - deciduous tooth
D7140 Extraction, erupted tooth or exposed root (elevation and/or forceps removal)
D7210 Extraction, erupted tooth requiring removal of bone and/or sectioning of tooth, and including elevation of mucoperiosteal flap if indicated
D7220 Removal of impacted tooth - soft tissue
D7230 Removal of impacted tooth - partially bony
D7240 Removal of impacted tooth - completely bony
D7241 Removal of impacted tooth - completely bony, with unusual surgical complications
D7250 Removal of residual tooth roots (cutting procedure)
D7251 Coronectomy - intentional partial tooth removal, impacted teeth only
D7260 Oroantral fistula closure
D7261 Primary closure of a sinus perforation
D7270 Tooth reimplantation and/or stabilization of accidentally avulsed or displaced tooth
D7272 [Includes splinting and/or stabilization].
D7280 Tooth transplantation (includes reimplantation from one site to another and splinting and/or stabilization)
D7282 Surgical access of an un-erupted tooth
D7283 Placement of device to facilitate eruption of impacted tooth
D7285 Incisional biopsy of oral tissue - hard (bone, tooth)
D7286 Incisional biopsy of oral tissue - soft
D7287 Exfoliative cytological sample collection
D7288 Brush biopsy - transepithelial sample collection
D7290 Surgical repositioning of teeth
D7291 Transseptal fiberotomy/supra crestal fiberotomy, by report
D7292 Surgical placement: temporary anchorage device [screw retained plate] requiring surgical flap
D7293 Surgical placement: temporary anchorage device requiring surgical flap
D7294 Surgical placement: temporary anchorage device without surgical flap
D7295 Harvest of bone for use in autogenous grafting procedures
D7296 Corticotomy-one to three teeth or tooth spaces, per quadrant
D7297 Corticotomy-four or more teeth or tooth spaces, per quadrant
D7298 Removal of temporary anchorage device [screw retained plate], requiring flap (Effective 01/01/2022)
D7299 Removal of temporary anchorage device, requiring flap (Effective 01/01/2022)
D7300 Removal of temporary anchorage device without flap (Effective 01/01/2022)
D7310 Alveoloplasty in conjunction with extractions - four or more teeth or tooth spaces, per quadrant
D7311 Alveoloplasty in conjunction with extractions-one to three teeth or tooth spaces, per quadrant
D7320 Alveoloplasty not in conjunction with extractions - four or more teeth or tooth spaces, per quadrant
D7321 Alveoloplasty not in conjunction with extractions - one to three teeth or tooth spaces, per quadrant
D7340 Vestibuloplasty - ridge extension (secondary epithelialization)
D7350 Vestibuloplasty - ridge extension (including soft tissue grafts, muscle reattachment, revision of soft tissue attachment and management of hypertrophied and hyperplastic tissue)
D7410 Excision of benign lesion up to 1.25 cm
D7411 Excision of benign lesion greater than 1.25 cm
D7412 Excision of benign lesion, complicated
D7413 Excision of malignant lesion up to 1.25 cm
D7414 Excision of malignant lesion greater than 1.25 cm
D7415 Excision of malignant lesion, complicated
D7440 Excision of malignant tumor - lesion diameter up to 1.25 cm
D7441 Excision of malignant tumor - lesion diameter greater than 1.25 cm
D7450 Removal of benign odontogenic cyst or tumor - lesion diameter up to 1.25 cm
D7451 Removal of benign odontogenic cyst or tumor - lesion diameter greater than 1.25 cm
D7460 Removal of benign nonodontogenic cyst or tumor - lesion diameter up to 1.25 cm
D7461 Removal of benign nonodontogenic cyst or tumor - lesion diameter greater than 1.25 cm
D7465 Destruction of lesion(s) by physical or chemical method, by report
D7471 Removal of lateral exostosis (maxilla or mandible)
D7472 Removal of torus palatinus
D7473 Removal of torus mandibularis
D7485 Surgical Reduction of osseous tuberosity
D7490 Radical resection of maxilla or mandible
D7509 Marsupialization of odontogenic cyst (Effective 01/01/2023)
D7510 Incision and drainage of abscess - intraoral soft tissue
D7511 Incision and drainage of abscess-intraoral soft tissue - complicated (includes drainage of multiple fascial spaces)
D7520 Incision and drainage of abscess - extraoral soft tissue
D7521 Incision and drainage of abscess - extraoral soft tissue - complicated (includes drainage of multiple fascial spaces)
D7530 Removal of foreign body from mucosa, skin, or subcutaneous alveolar tissue
D7540 Removal of reaction producing foreign bodies, musculoskeletal system
D7550 Partial ostectomy/sequestrectomy for removal of non-vital bone
D7560 Maxillary sinusotomy for removal of tooth fragment or foreign body
D7610 Maxilla - open reduction (teeth immobilized, if present)
D7620 Maxilla - closed reduction (teeth immobilized, if present)
D7630 Mandible - open reduction (teeth immobilized, if present)
D7640 Mandible - closed reduction (teeth immobilized, if present)
D7650 Malar and/or zygomatic arch - open reduction
D7660 Malar and/or zygomatic arch - closed reduction
D7670 Alveolus - closed reduction, may include stabilization of teeth
D7671 Alveolus-open reduction, may include stabilization of teeth
D7680 Facial bones - complicated reduction with fixation and multiple surgical approaches
D7710 Maxilla - open reduction
D7720 Maxilla - closed reduction
D7730 Mandible - open reduction
D7740 Mandible - closed reduction
D7750 Malar and/or zygomatic arch - open reduction
D7760 Malar and/or zygomatic arch - closed reduction
D7770 Alveolus - open reduction stabilization of teeth
D7771 Alveolus - closed reduction stabilization of teeth
D7780 Facial bones - complicated reduction with fixation and multiple approaches
D7810 Open reduction of dislocation
D7820 Closed reduction of dislocation
D7830 Manipulation under anesthesia
D7840 Condylectomy
D7850 Surgical discectomy, with/without implant
D7852 Disc repair
D7854 Synovectomy
D7856 Myotomy
D7858 Joint reconstruction
D7860 Arthrotomy
D7865 Arthroplasty
D7870 Arthrocentesis
D7871 Non-arthroscopic lysis and lavage
D7872 Arthroscopy - diagnosis, with or without biopsy
D7873 Arthroscopy: lavage and lysis of adhesions
D7874 Arthroscopy: disc repositioning and stabilization
D7875 Arthroscopy: synovectomy
D7876 Arthroscopy: discectomy
D7877 Arthroscopy: debridement
D7880 Occlusal orthotic device, by report
D7881 Occlusal orthotic device adjustment
D7899 Unspecified TMD therapy, by report
D7910 Suture of recent small wounds up to 5 cm
D7911 Complicated suture - up to 5 cm
D7912 Complicated suture - greater than 5 cm
D7920 Skin graft (identify defect covered, location and type of graft)
D7921 Collection and application of autologous blood concentrate product
D7922 Placement of intra-socket biological dressing to aid in hemostasis or clot stabilization, per site
D7940 Osteoplasty-for orthognathic deformities
D7941 Osteotomy - mandibular rami
D7943 Osteotomy - mandibular rami with bone graft; includes obtaining the graft
D7944 Osteotomy - segmented or subapical
D7945 Osteotomy - body of mandible
D7946 LeFort I (maxilla - total)
D7947 LeFort I (maxilla - segmented)
D7948 LeFort II or LeFort III (osteoplasty of facial bone for midface hypoplasia or retrustion) - without bone graft
D7949 LeFort II or LeFort III - with bone graft
D7950 Osseous, osteoperiosteal, or cartilage graft of the mandible or maxilla - autogenous or non-autogenous, by report
D7951 Sinus augmentation with bone or bone substitutes
D7952 Sinus augmentation via a vertical approach
D7953 Bone replacement graft for ridge preservation-per site
D7955 Repair of maxillofacial soft and/or hard tissue defect
D7956 Guided tissue regeneration, edentulous area - resorbable barrier, per site (Effective 01/01/2023)
D7957 Guided tissue regeneration, edentulous area - non-resorbable barrier, per site (Effective 01/01/2023)
D7961 Buccal / labial frenectomy (frenulectomy)
D7962 Lingual frenectomy (frenulectomy)
D7963 Frenuloplasty
D7970 Excision of hyperplastic tissue - per arch
D7971 Excision of pericoronal gingiva
D7972 Surgical reduction of fibrous tuberosity
D7979 Non-surgical sialolithotomy
D7980 Surgical sialolithotomy
D7981 Excision of salivary gland, by report
D7982 Sialodochoplasty
D7983 Closure of salivary fistula
D7990 Emergency tracheotomy
D7991 Coronoidectomy
D7993 Surgical placement of craniofacial implant – extra oral
D7994 Surgical placement: zygomatic implant
D7995 Synthetic graft - mandible or facial bones, by report
D7996 Implant - mandible for augmentation purposes (excluding alveolar ridge), by report
D7997 Appliance removal (not by dentist who placed appliance), includes removal of archbar
D7998 Intraoral placement of a fixation device not in conjunction with a fracture
D7999 Unspecified oral surgery procedure, by report
D8010 Limited orthodontic treatment of the primary dentition - considered under age 19
D8020 Limited orthodontic treatment of the transitional dentition - considered under age 19
D8030 Limited orthodontic treatment of the adolescent dentition - considered under age 19
D8040 Limited orthodontic treatment of the adult dentition - considered under age 19
D8070 Comprehensive orthodontic treatment of the transitional dentition - considered under age 19
D8080 Comprehensive orthodontic treatment of the adolescent dentition
D8090 Comprehensive orthodontic treatment of the adult dentition
D8210 Removable appliance therapy
D8220 Fixed appliance therapy
D8660 Pre-orthodontic treatment examination to monitor growth and development
D8670 Periodic orthodontic treatment visit
D8680 Orthodontic retention (removal of appliances, construction and placement of retainer(s))
D8681 Removable orthodontic retainer adjustment
D8695 Removal of fixed orthodontic appliances for reasons other than completion of treatment
D8696 Repair of orthodontic appliance - maxillary
D8697 Repair of orthodontic appliance - mandibular
D8698 Re-cement or re-bond fixed retainer - maxillary
D8699 Re-cement or re-bond fixed retainer - mandibular
D8701 Repair of fixed retainer, includes reattachment - maxillary
D8702 Repair of fixed retainer, includes reattachment - mandibular
D8703 Replacement of lost or broken retainer - maxillary
D8704 Replacement of lost or broken retainer - mandibular
D8999 Unspecified orthodontic procedure, by report
D9110 Palliative treatment of dental pain – per visit
D9120 Fixed partial denture sectioning
D9130 Temporomandibular joint dysfunction - non-invasive physical therapies
D9210 Local anesthesia not in conjunction with operative or surgical procedures
D9211 Regional block anesthesia
D9212 Trigeminal division block anesthesia
D9215 Local anesthesia in conjunction with operative or surgical procedures
D9219 Evaluation for moderate sedation, deep sedation or general anesthesia
D9222 Deep sedation/general anesthesia - first 15 minutes
D9223 Deep sedation/general anesthesia - each subsequent 15 minute increment
D9230 Inhalation of nitrous oxide/analgesia, anxiolysis
D9239 Intravenous moderate (conscious) sedation/analgesia - first 15 minutes
D9243 Intravenous moderate (conscious) sedation/analgesia - each subsequent 15 minute increment
D9248 Non-intravenous conscious sedation
D9310 Consultation - diagnostic service provided by dentist or physician other than requesting dentist or physician
D9311 Consultation with medical health care professional
D9410 House/extended care facility call
D9420 Hospital or ambulatory surgical center call
D9430 Office visit for observation (during regularly scheduled hours) - no other services performed
D9440 Office visit - after regularly scheduled hours
D9450 Case presentation, subsequent to detailed and extensive treatment planning
D9610 Therapeutic parenteral drug, single administration
D9612 Therapeutic parenteral drugs, two or more administrations, different medications
D9613 Infiltration of sustained release therapeutic drug, per quadrant
D9630 Drugs or medicaments dispensed in the office for home use
D9910 Application of desensitizing medicaments
D9911 Application of desensitizing resin for cervical and/or root surface, per tooth
D9912 Pre-visit patient screening (Effective 01/01/2022)
D9920 Behavior management, by report
D9930 Treatment of complications (post-surgical) - unusual circumstances, by report
D9932 Cleaning and inspection of a removable complete denture, maxillary
D9933 Cleaning and inspection of a removable complete denture, mandibular
D9934 Cleaning and inspection of a removable partial denture, maxillary
D9935 Cleaning and inspection of a removable partial denture, mandibular
D9941 Fabrication of athletic mouthguard
D9942 Repair and/or reline of occlusal guard
D9943 Occlusal guard adjustment
D9944 Occlusal guard - hard appliance, full arch
D9945 Occlusal guard - soft appliance, full arch
D9946 Occlusal guard - hard appliance, partial arch
D9947 Custom sleep apnea appliance fabrication and placement
D9948 Adjustment of custom sleep apnea appliance
D9949 Repair of custom sleep apnea appliance
D9950 Occlusion analysis - mounted case
D9951 Occlusal adjustment - limited
D9952 Occlusal adjustment - complete
D9953 Reline custom sleep apnea appliance
D9961 Duplicate/copy patient's records
D9970 Enamel microabrasion
D9971 Odontoplasty – per tooth
D9972 External bleaching - per arch - performed in office
D9973 External bleaching - per tooth
D9974 Internal bleaching - per tooth
D9975 External bleaching for home application, per arch; includes materials and fabrication of custom trays
D9985 Sales tax
D9986 Missed appointment
D9987 Cancelled appointment
D9990 Certified translation or sign - language services - per visit
D9991 Dental case management - addressing appointment compliance barriers
D9992 Dental case management - care coordination
D9993 Dental case management - motivational interviewing
D9994 Dental case management - patient education to improve oral health literacy
D9995 Teledentistry - synchronous; real-time encounter
D9996 Teledentistry - asynchronous; information stored and forwarded to dentist for subsequent review
D9997 Dental case management - patients with special health care needs
D9999 Unspecified adjunctive procedure, by report

ADA codes are important for dental practices because they provide a standardized system for recording and reporting dental services. The American Dental Association (ADA) has developed a system of codes that allow dentists and dental staff to accurately document and communicate the procedures and treatments performed on patients. By using ADA codes, dental practices can streamline their billing and coding processes, ensuring accurate reimbursement from insurance companies and reducing the risk of errors or fraud. The codes also help to ensure that dental procedures are properly documented and tracked for quality control purposes, which can be important for liability and legal reasons.

Additionally, the use of ADA codes can facilitate communication between dental practices, insurers, and other healthcare providers, as everyone is using the same standardized language to describe dental procedures and services. This can help to reduce confusion and errors, and ensure that patients receive the appropriate care and treatment.