D1896
Dental CodeCurrent And Past Dental Terminology For D1896
Most common D1896 code reviews : HbA1c in-office, point-of-service testing - 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.
D1896 Procedures:
Sealant-per 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 orrestorations 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.
Separation of one or more connections between abutments and/or pontics when some portion of a fixed rosthesis is to remain intact D1896 and serviceable following sectioning and extraction or other treatment Includes all recontouring and olishing of retained portions.
2019 D1896 CDT
In lieu of surgery, the formation of a pathway to achieve an apical seal without surgical intervention ecause of a non-negotiable root canal blocked by foreign bodies,D1896 included but not limited to separated instruments, broken posts or alcification of 50% or more of the roots.
2025 (Updated) Version D1896
Incomplete endodontic therapy - inoperable or fractured tooth.Sealant 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 D1896 when performed by a different provider or if after the time limitation for the same dentist.