D7120
Dental CodeCurrent And Past Dental Terminology For D7120
Most common D7120 code reviews : Implant/abutment supported interim fixed denture for edentulous arch - maxillary - not covered, Removal of implant; superficial (e.g., buried wire, pin, or rod) (Separate procedure) or Deep sedation/general anesthesia - each additional 15 minutes.
D7120 Procedures:
Intraoral-complete series (including bitewings). Individually listed intraoral radiographs by the same dentist/dental office are considered a complete series, usually 14-22 images, intended to display the crowns and roots of all teeth, periapical areas and alveolar bone, if the fee for individual radiographs equals or exceeds the fee for a complete series on the same date of service, any fee in excess for the fee for a full mouth series of radiographs is Disallowed.
This code indicates extensive diagnostic and cognitive modalities based on the findings of a comprehensive oral evaluation (D7120). It indicates that integration of more extensive diagnostic modalities is needed to develop a treatment plan for a specific problem. Description and documentation of the condition requiring this type of evaluation is necessary.D7120 Examples of conditions requiring this type of evaluation include: dentofacial anomalies, complex perio-prosthetic conditions, and conditions requiring multi-disciplinary consultation.
2019 D7120 CDT
Dental case management - patient education to improve oral health literacy. (Not covered service as opposed to when performed as follows: Disallowed when performed on same date of service as nutrition, tobacco counseling and/or oral hygiene instructions.)
2025 (Updated) Version D7120
Prefabricated esthetic coated stainless steel crown - primary toothPreventive Resin Restoration in a moderate to high caries risk patient - permanent tooth Sealants and/or Preventive Resin Restorations are Benefited once per tooth on the occlusal surface of permanent first and second molars for Patients through age fifteen (15). The teeth must be free from caries or restorations on the occlusal surface. A sealant or preventive resin restoration done on the same date of service and on the same surface as a restoration is considered a component of the restoration, and the fee for the sealant or preventive resin restoration is Disallowed.