D9963
Dental CodeCurrent And Past Dental Terminology For D9963
Most common D9963 code reviews : Removal of fixed orthodontic appliances for reasons other than completion of treatment - not covered, Repair broken complete denture base or Accession of tissue, gross examination, preparation and transmission of written report.
D9963 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 D9963 and serviceable following sectioning and extraction or other treatment Includes all recontouring and olishing of retained portions.
2019 D9963 CDT
There is a succedaneous tooth #29 present on a radiograph, but it will be several years before it erupts Endodontic treatment is requested on tooth T in order to maintain this tooth and its space in the arch Treatment is performed on the tooth, and the canals are filled with a resorbable material. A temporary restoration is placed, and the patient is referred back to the referring dentist for a final restoration.
2025 (Updated) Version D9963
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 D9963 when performed by a different provider or if after the time limitation for the same dentist.