CDT D6190
Get information about CDT D6190 dental procedure code with description :D6190 Dental Code Meaning:
Radiographic/surgical implant index. Surgical indexing involves the process of recording the position of implants relative to the adjacent teeth. The objective is to guide the surgeon of the position of implant, who can then generate articulated models ad dies for fabrication of abutment.
CDT D6190 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)