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to extraction of the entire tooth or only the root, or both. However, if removal of the residual root requires cutting tissue (soft and bone), the applicable procedure and its code is D7250.
Typically, patients should:
ICD-10 Codes – Diagnosis Code
is less than four teeth or tooth areas, the code for one to three teeth or tooth spaces is used. D7140 – extraction, erupted tooth or exposed root (ele-vation, and/or forcep removal). The descriptor of this code includes routine removal of tooth structure, minor smoothing of socket bone and closure as necessary.
The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM Z98. 818 became effective on October 1, 2021.
ICD-10 code Z98. 818 for Other dental procedure status is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .
D7210 – surgical removal of erupted tooth requiring removal of bone and/or sectioning of tooth, and including elevation of mucoperiosteal flap if indicated. The descriptor for this code also includes the minor smoothing of socket bone and closure.
K01. 1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM K01.
ICD-10 codes in claims filed for dental benefits inform the payer why the procedure was performed and the associated disease, illness, symptom or disorder. The ICD-10 code categories K00 to K95 which describe diseases of the digestive system include diseases of the mouth and conditions treated by dentists.
A third molar, commonly called a wisdom tooth, is one of the three molars per quadrant of the human dentition.
The removal of the root portion of the tooth through elevation and forceps should be coded as a D7140 (extraction, erupted tooth or exposed root). If a flap, bone removal and/or root sectioning is required to remove the root, the correct code is D7210.
Disorder of teeth and supporting structures, unspecified K08. 9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM K08. 9 became effective on October 1, 2021.
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D7220 removal of impacted tooth - soft tissue Occlusal surface of tooth covered by soft tissue; requires mucoperiosteal flap elevation.
D7240 Full Bone Impaction. D7220 Soft Tissue Impaction. D9220 General Anesthesia (1st 30 minutes)
2010 HCPCS D7230 : Removal of impacted tooth-partially bony.
D7230 removal of impacted tooth – partially bony Part of crown covered by bone; requires mucoperiosteal flap elevation and bone removal.
D7241 removal of impacted tooth - completely bony, with unusual. surgical complications. Most or all of crown covered by bone; unusually difficult or complicated due to factors such as nerve dissection required, separate closure of maxillary sinus required or aberrant tooth position.
D7250 removal of residual tooth roots (cutting procedure) Includes cutting of soft tissue and bone, removal of tooth structure, and closure.
D3331 Treatment of Root Canal Obstruction This code is used in addition to the endodontic code describing the tooth involved and the number of canals.
Other dental procedure status 1 Z98.818 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. 2 The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM Z98.818 became effective on October 1, 2020. 3 This is the American ICD-10-CM version of Z98.818 - other international versions of ICD-10 Z98.818 may differ.
Categories Z00-Z99 are provided for occasions when circumstances other than a disease, injury or external cause classifiable to categories A00 -Y89 are recorded as 'diagnoses' or 'problems'. This can arise in two main ways: