D1977
Dental CodeCurrent And Past Dental Terminology For D1977
Most common D1977 code reviews : HbA1c in-office, point-of-service testing - not covered, Scaling and debridement in the presence of inflammation or mucositis of a single implant, including leaning of the implant surfaces, without flap entry and closure or Accession of tissue, gross examination, preparation and transmission of written report.
D1977 Procedures:
Anesthesia services are considered completed when the patient may be safely left under the observation of trained personnel and the doctor may safely leave the room to attend to other patients or duties. The level of anesthesia is determined by the anesthesia provider's documentation of the anesthetics effects upon the central nervous system and not dependent upon the route of administration.
Separation of one or more connections between abutments and/or pontics when some portion of a fixed rosthesis is to remain intact D1977 and serviceable following sectioning and extraction or other treatment Includes all recontouring and olishing of retained portions.
2019 D1977 CDT
In lieu of surgery, the formation of a pathway to achieve an apical seal without surgical intervention ecause of a non-negotiable root canal blocked by foreign bodies,D1977 included but not limited to separated instruments, broken posts or alcification of 50% or more of the roots.
2020 (Updated) Version D1977
Re-cement or re-bond inlay, onlay, veneer or partial coverage restorationSealant 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 D1977 when performed by a different provider or if after the time limitation for the same dentist.
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