D5896
Dental CodeCurrent And Past Dental Terminology For D5896
Most common D5896 code reviews : Implant/abutment supported interim fixed denture for edentulous arch - maxillary - not covered, Mesial/distal wedge procedure, single tooth (when not performed in conjunction with surgical procedures n the same sanatomical area) or Accession of tissue, gross examination, preparation and transmission of written report.
D5896 Procedures:
Non-autogenous connective tissue graft procedure (including recipient surgical site and donor material) - each additional contiguous tooth, implant or edentulous tooth position in same graft site. Local anesthesia is usually considered a component part of periodontal procedures, but dependent upon the plan will allow up to 50% of D5896 - allow up to a maximum of 3 teeth per quadrant
Separation of one or more connections between abutments and/or pontics when some portion of a fixed rosthesis is to remain intact D5896 and serviceable following sectioning and extraction or other treatment Includes all recontouring and olishing of retained portions.
2019 D5896 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 D5896
Onlay - resin-based composite - two surfacesSealant 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 D5896 when performed by a different provider or if after the time limitation for the same dentist.