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The blog discusses dental bridges and the CDT codes to report this dental<br>restoration procedure.<br>
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CDT Codes to Report Dental Bridges Dental bridge treatment replaces missing teeth and restores oral health and function. This dental restoration procedure fills the gap caused by the missing tooth. As billing and coding for dental procedures is complex, many practices now rely on dental billing companies to submit accurate and timely claims. Here are the CDT codes for dental bridges - •D6245 Pontic, porcelain/ceramic (bridge units) •D6740 Retainer Crown – Porcelain/Ceramic – With this dental procedure code, the prosthetic crown fitted over the tooth is made of porcelain or ceramic. •D6240 Pontic, porcelain fused to precious/high noble metal (bridge units) •D6241 Pontic, porcelain fused to predominantly base metal/non-precious metal (bridge units) •D6242 Pontic, porcelain fused to semi-precious/noble metal (bridge units) •D6750 Crown, porcelain fused to precious/high noble metal (bridge units) •D6751 Crown, porcelain fused to predominantly base metal/non-precious metal (bridge units) •D6752 Crown, porcelain fused to semi-precious/noble metal (bridge units) •D6210 Pontic for Maryland bridge, cast metal, precious/high noble metal •D6240 Pontic for Maryland bridge, porcelain fused to precious/high noble metal •D6245 Pontic for Maryland bridge, porcelain/ceramic •D6545 Wing retainer, cast metal for bonded fixed prosthesis •D6548 Wing retainer, porcelain/ceramic for bonded fixed prosthesis •D6549 Wing retainer, Composite or resin •D6245 Pontic, porcelain/ceramic (bridge units) •D6930 recements or rebonds fixed partial denture Billing and coding for dental procedures requires in-depth knowledge of the changing codes, billing guidelines, and payer rules. Partnering with an experienced dental medical billing and coding company can ensure correct claim submission and maximum reimbursement. www.outsourcestrategies.com (800) 670-2809