D1291
Dental CodeCurrent And Past Dental Terminology For D1291
Most common D1291 code reviews : Teledentistry-asynchronous; information stored and forwarded to dentist for subsequent review - disallowed, 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.
D1291 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 D1291 - 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 D1291 and serviceable following sectioning and extraction or other treatment Includes all recontouring and olishing of retained portions.
2019 D1291 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 D1291 is repairable Endodontic treatment is completed, and the perforation is repaired with appropriate material.
2020 (Updated) Version D1291
Onlay - resin-based composite - two surfacesSealant 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 D1291 when performed by a different provider or if after the time limitation for the same dentist.
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