CDT D6010
Get information about CDT D6010 dental procedure code with description :D6010 Dental Code Meaning:
Endosteal which takes its name from the thin layer of connective tissue lining the bone’s marrow cavity. D6010 is the dental code used for surgical placement of an endosteal implant.
CDT D6010 Category : IMPLANT SERVICES
Prior approval requests for implants must have supporting documentation from the patient’s physician and dentist. A letter from the patient’s physician must explain how implants will alleviate the patient’s medical condition. A letter from the patient’s dentist must explain why other covered functional alternatives for prosthetic replacement will not correct the patient’s dental condition and why the patient requires implants.
The CDT Code’s Implant Services category is somewhat unique compared to other categories of service because it includes separate entries for procedures that address:- Surgical placement of the implant post (or body or fixture)
- Placement of connecting components when needed
- The final prosthetic restoration (single crowns, bridges or dentures)