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417640200
41764-02-00
Fibreoptic examination of pharynx
Fibreoptic examination of pharynx
5
Procedures on nose, mouth and pharynx
416
Examination procedures on pharynx
null
Nasopharynx
null
Code also when performed: • biopsy of intranasal space (41761-00-00 [375])
300610100
30061-01-00
R/O foreign body pharynx wo incision
Removal of foreign body from pharynx without incision
5
Procedures on nose, mouth and pharynx
417
Application, insertion or removal procedures on pharynx
Extraction of foreign bodies, under local analgesia, from the hypopharynx using curved instruments placed via the oral cavity guided by a flexible nasendoscope
null
null
null
417580000
41758-00-00
Division of pharyngeal adhesions
Division of pharyngeal adhesions
5
Procedures on nose, mouth and pharynx
418
Incision procedures on pharynx
Division adhesions between the back of the tongue and the posterior. pharyngeal
null
null
null
417700100
41770-01-00
Cricopharyngeal myotomy R/O phrngl pouch
Cricopharyngeal myotomy with removal of pharyngeal pouch
5
Procedures on nose, mouth and pharynx
418
Incision procedures on pharynx
null
Pharyngeal Pouch
null
null
417760000
41776-00-00
Cricopharyngeal myotomy
Cricopharyngeal myotomy
5
Procedures on nose, mouth and pharynx
418
Incision procedures on pharynx
Surgical sectioning of the cricopharyngeus muscle, also known as the upper esophageal sphincter
null
null
null
417760100
41776-01-00
Cricophrngl myotomy invrsn phrngl pouch
Cricopharyngeal myotomy with inversion of pharyngeal pouch
5
Procedures on nose, mouth and pharynx
418
Incision procedures on pharynx
null
Pharyngeal Pouch
null
null
417790000
41779-00-00
Pharyngotomy
Pharyngotomy
5
Procedures on nose, mouth and pharynx
418
Incision procedures on pharynx
Incision into the pharynx, to remove a tumour or anything that obstructs the passage
null
null
null
416740200
41674-02-00
Cauterisation or diathermy of pharynx
Cauterisation or diathermy of pharynx
5
Procedures on nose, mouth and pharynx
419
Destruction procedures on pharynx
null
Nasopharynx
That for Arrest of Nasal Haemorrhage (See Block [373])
null
520350000
52035-00-00
Endosc lasr thrpy upp aerodigestive tr
Endoscopic laser therapy of upper aerodigestive tract
5
Procedures on nose, mouth and pharynx
419
Destruction procedures on pharynx
Soft, thin scopes are able to travel around angled areas, such as the back of the nose
null
null
Performed generally for neoplasia, benign vascular lesions or strictures of the nares, nasopharynx, oral cavity, oropharynx, laryngopharynx and larynx
417820000
41782-00-00
Partial pharyngectomy
Partial pharyngectomy
5
Procedures on nose, mouth and pharynx
420
Pharyngectomy
null
Pharyngotomy Approach
null
null
417850000
41785-00-00
Partial pharyngectomy w part glossectomy
Partial pharyngectomy with partial glossectomy
5
Procedures on nose, mouth and pharynx
420
Pharyngectomy
null
Pharyngotomy Approach
null
null
417850100
41785-01-00
Partial pharyngectomy total glossectomy
Partial pharyngectomy with total glossectomy
5
Procedures on nose, mouth and pharynx
420
Pharyngectomy
null
Pharyngotomy Approach
null
null
300752600
30075-26-00
Pharyngeal biopsy
Pharyngeal biopsy
5
Procedures on nose, mouth and pharynx
421
Other excision procedures on pharynx
A procedure in which a sample of pharyngeal tissue is removed (with a needle or during surgery) for examination under a microscope.
Biopsy of Supraglottic Mass
null
null
302860000
30286-00-00
Excision of branchial cyst
Excision of branchial cyst
5
Procedures on nose, mouth and pharynx
421
Other excision procedures on pharynx
Series of horizontal incisions, known as a stairstep or stepladder incision, is made to fully dissect out the occasionally tortuous path of the branchial cleft cysts
null
null
null
302890000
30289-00-00
Excision of branchial fistula
Excision of branchial fistula
5
Procedures on nose, mouth and pharynx
421
Other excision procedures on pharynx
Procedure involves an incision across the side of the neck
null
null
null
314000000
31400-00-00
Exc lesion upp aerodigestive tract
Excision of lesion of upper aerodigestive tract
5
Procedures on nose, mouth and pharynx
421
Other excision procedures on pharynx
Excision of lesion of the nose, the throat, the voice box, the windpipe, the lungs and the swallowing tube
null
null
Performed generally for squamous cell carcinomas involving overlapping sites of the nares, nasopharynx, oral cavity, oropharynx, laryngopharynx or larynx (where the lesion is confined to one of these specific sites, the excision code for the specific site should be assigned instead) Code also when performed: • tracheostomy (41880-00-00, 41881-00-00 [536])
314090000
31409-00-00
Exc parapharyngeal lesion cervical appr
Excision of parapharyngeal lesion by cervical approach
5
Procedures on nose, mouth and pharynx
421
Other excision procedures on pharynx
Excision of bulge develops in the palate or sidewall of the throat near the tonsils
null
null
null
314120000
31412-00-00
Exc rec/persistent parapharyngeal lesion
Excision of recurrent or persistent parapharyngeal lesion by cervical approach
5
Procedures on nose, mouth and pharynx
421
Other excision procedures on pharynx
null
Parapharyngeal Lesion by Cervical Approach
null
null
417670000
41767-00-00
R/O lesion nasophrynx
Removal of lesion of nasopharynx
5
Procedures on nose, mouth and pharynx
421
Other excision procedures on pharynx
null
Transnasal Approach Transpalatal
null
null
417700000
41770-00-00
R/O pharyngeal pouch
Removal of pharyngeal pouch
5
Procedures on nose, mouth and pharynx
421
Other excision procedures on pharynx
Removal of small bulge or pocket, like a hernia
null
That by Endoscopy (41773-00-00 [421]) That with Cricopharyngotomy (41770-01-00 [418])
null
417730000
41773-00-00
Endoscopic resection pharyngeal pouch
Endoscopic resection of pharyngeal pouch
5
Procedures on nose, mouth and pharynx
421
Other excision procedures on pharynx
null
Dohlman's Procedure
null
null
418040100
41804-01-00
R/O lateral pharyngeal bands
Removal of lateral pharyngeal bands
5
Procedures on nose, mouth and pharynx
421
Other excision procedures on pharynx
Surgical procedure of removing tumours or cancerous growths from the lateral wall of the pharynx
null
null
null
418130100
41813-01-00
R/O pharyngeal cyst
Removal of pharyngeal cyst
5
Procedures on nose, mouth and pharynx
421
Other excision procedures on pharynx
Incision and drainage of pharyngeal cyst
null
null
null
901490000
90149-00-00
Excision of other lesion of pharynx
Excision of other lesion of pharynx
5
Procedures on nose, mouth and pharynx
421
Other excision procedures on pharynx
Excision of other lesion of pharynx
null
null
null
901470000
90147-00-00
Other procedures on pharynx
Other procedures on pharynx
5
Procedures on nose, mouth and pharynx
422
Other procedures on pharynx
Specified procedures on pharynx
null
null
null
970110000
97011-00-00
Comp oral exam
Comprehensive oral examination
6
Dental services
450
Dental examination
A complete inspection of oral cavity – tooth, gingiva, oral mucosa, submandibular and sublingual salivary glands and all structures inclusive in the definition of oral cavity. Applies for both natural dentition and prostheses.
office visit for observation and no other service (treatment) is performed, only examination visit.
null
97011-00-00 Cannot be claimed earlier than 2 years from previous claim for the same item.
970120000
97012-00-00
Periodic oral examination
Periodic oral examination
6
Dental services
450
Dental examination
Comprehensive or Limited oral cavity examination done in a periodic basis like once in 6 months or a year. Not considered periodic, if not recurrent. the dentist must have met the patient (or individual) earlier or scheduled for a later visit. Otherwise coded as Comprehensive or Limited based on definition.
office visit for observation and no other service (treatment) is performed, only examination visit.
null
97012-00-00 Cannot be claimed earlier than 6 months from previous claim for the same item or item 97011-00-00.
970130000
97013-00-00
Limited oral examination
Limited oral examination
6
Dental services
450
Dental examination
A single tooth (crown, root, periodontal ligament) examination or examination of a region or affected tooth, gums, tongue, oral mucosa, palate, periodontal structures, alveolar bone, floor of mouth or any other region limited to the definition of oral cavity. Applies to natural or prosthesis examination with respect to the above definition.
office visit for observation and no other service (treatment) is performed, only examination visit.
null
97013-00-00 Limit of 4 per year, and cannot be claimed within 3 months from previous claim for items 97011-00-00 or 97012-00-00.
970110010
97011-00-10
Oral exam; post operative re-evaluation
Oral examination; post operative re-evaluation
6
Dental services
450
Dental examination
Post operative examination initiated after suture removal or any complications related to the surgery. This item should not be used to code diseases, infections, fracture, haemorrhage not associated with surgery. Instead use 97011-00-00 or 97013-00-00.
null
null
Used for a complication post surgery
970110020
97011-00-20
Comp orthodontic exam treatment
Comprehensive oral examination for orthodontic treatment
6
Dental services
450
Dental examination
Involves examining teeth and other oral tissues, identifying the problem, and ensuring that the teeth are caries-free and fit for the treatment
treatment planning
null
null
970110030
97011-00-30
Re-eval limited problem focused
Re-evaluation - limited, problem focused (established patient; not post-operative visit)
6
Dental services
450
Dental examination
A detailed and extensive problem focused evaluation entails extensive diagnostic and cognitive modalities based on the findings of a comprehensive oral evaluation. Integration of more extensive diagnostic modalities to develop a treatment plan for a specific problem is required. the condition requiring this type of evaluation should be described and documented. Examples of conditions requiring this type of evaluation may include dentofacial anomalies, complicated perio-prosthetic conditions, complex temporomandibular dysfunction, facial pain of unknown origin, conditions requiring multidisciplinary consultation, etc.
null
null
Examination only
970110040
97011-00-40
Oral eval; under three years age
Oral evaluation for a patient under three years of age and counselling with primary caregiver
6
Dental services
450
Dental examination
Diagnostic services performed for a child under the age of three, preferably within the first six months of the eruption of the first primary tooth, including recording the oral and physical health history, evaluation of caries susceptibility, development of an appropriate preventive oral health regimen and communication with and counselling of the child’s parent, legal guardian and/or primary caregiver.
null
null
Examination only
970140000
97014-00-00
Dental consult
Dental consultation
6
Dental services
450
Dental examination
A consultation to seek advice or discuss treatment options regarding a specific dental or oral condition.
null
null
This code applies for face-to-face visits and if telephonic, code 97014-00-14. If the consultant converts to be the rendering physician, then definition of consultation does not apply. Code as per definition (Comprehensive, limited) 97011-00-00 or 97013-00-00
970140010
97014-00-10
Dental consult via telephone
Dental consultation via telephone
6
Dental services
450
Dental examination
A consultation to seek advice or discuss treatment options regarding a specific dental or oral condition via telephone.
null
null
Consultation not involving a face-to-face consultation, via telephone only.
970150000
97015-00-00
Dental consultation extended
Dental consultation, extended
6
Dental services
450
Dental examination
Dental consultation only beyond 45 minutes (without any other service like preparation for treatment or any other prophylaxis)
null
null
null
970140020
97014-00-20
Analysis & interpretation of radiological report
Analysis and interpretation of a radiological report
6
Dental services
450
Dental examination
null
null
null
Excludes that undertaken with any imaging in the same facility and interpreted by other than treating physician.
970140030
97014-00-30
Glucose strip test in dental office
Glucose strip test in office, for emergency dental procedure
6
Dental services
450
Dental examination
Use of a glucometer to monitor a patient's blood sugar before a dental procedure
null
null
null
970140040
97014-00-40
Hba1c in-office point of service testing
Hba1c (hemoglobin a1c) in-office point of service testing
6
Dental services
450
Dental examination
null
null
null
null
970140050
97014-00-50
Consult on slides prepared elsewhere
Consultation on slides prepared elsewhere
6
Dental services
450
Dental examination
A service provided in which microscopic slides of a biopsy specimen prepared at another laboratory are evaluated to aid in the diagnosis of a difficult case or to offer a consultative opinion at the patient’s request. the findings are delivered by written report.
null
null
null
970140060
97014-00-60
Consult include prepar slides bx mat
Consultation, including preparation of slides from biopsy material (supplied by referring physician)
6
Dental services
450
Dental examination
A service that requires the consulting pathologist to prepare the slides as well as render a written report. the slides are evaluated to aid in the diagnosis of a difficult case or to offer a consultative opinion at the patient’s request.
null
null
null
970590010
97059-00-10
Comp cancer exam & risk assessment; head & neck
Comprehensive cancer examination and risk assessment of head and neck by a dental surgeon
6
Dental services
450
Dental examination
A comprehensive visual and tactile examination and assessment of extraoral and intraoral tissues used for the detection and diagnosis of any disease or tissue abnormality. This may aid in the detection of early indications of oral or tonsillar cancer, allowing for prompt diagnosis and treatment. A pre-diagnostic test that helps with the detection of mucosal abnormalities, including premalignant and malignant lesions, and does not include cytology or biopsy procedures.
null
null
null
970390010
97039-00-10
CBCT jaw; limited; less than 1 jaw
Cone beam computerised tomography of jaw, limited view (less than a jaw) ; each jaw
6
Dental services
451
Dental radiological examination and interpretation
null
null
null
null
970390020
97039-00-20
CBCT 1 jaw w or w/o cranium
Cone beam computerised tomography of single jaw (maxilla or mandible); with or without cranium
6
Dental services
451
Dental radiological examination and interpretation
null
null
null
null
970220010
97022-00-10
Intraoral periapical radiography per exp
Intraoral periapical radiography, per exposure
6
Dental services
451
Dental radiological examination and interpretation
Capture and interpretation of a radiograph made with the film inside the mouth.
null
null
null
970220020
97022-00-20
Intraoral bitewing radiography per exp
Intraoral bitewing radiography, per exposure
6
Dental services
451
Dental radiological examination and interpretation
Capture and interpretation of a radiograph made with the film inside the mouth.
null
null
null
970250000
97025-00-00
Intraoral occlusal radiogr per exposure
Intraoral occlusal radiography, per exposure
6
Dental services
451
Dental radiological examination and interpretation
Capture and interpretation of an occlusal view. This radiograph shows a more extensive view of teeth and maxillary or mandibular bone.
Mandibular view, Maxillary view
null
null
970390030
97039-00-30
CBCT both jaws w or w/o cranium
Cone beam computerised tomography of both jaws (maxilla and mandible); with or without cranium
6
Dental services
451
Dental radiological examination and interpretation
null
null
null
null
970480100
97048-01-00
Bacteriological screening test
Bacteriological screening test
6
Dental services
452
Other dental diagnostic services
null
Includes Caries susceptibility tests
null
Not to be used for carious dentin staining.
970480110
97048-01-10
Non-ionizing cavity detection proc
Non-ionizing cavity detection procedure
6
Dental services
452
Other dental diagnostic services
Non-ionizing diagnostic procedure capable of quantifying, monitoring, and recording changes in structure of enamel, dentin, and cementum
null
null
null
970480120
97048-01-20
Caries risk assessment
Caries risk assessment
6
Dental services
452
Other dental diagnostic services
null
Low, moderate, high risk
null
null
970710000
97071-00-00
Preparation of dental diagnostic cast
Preparation of dental diagnostic cast
6
Dental services
452
Other dental diagnostic services
the production of a model from an impression or digital data. the model is used for examination and treatment planning procedures.
Waxing up
That for: mouthguards (97151-00-00 [455]), prosthodontic services (see blocks [474] to [477]), trays (97926-00-00 [485])
This item should not be used to describe a working model.
970710010
97071-00-10
Diagnostic wax-up
Preparation of diagnostic wax-up
6
Dental services
452
Other dental diagnostic services
Preparation and waxing up of diagnostic models to facilitate the development of a treatment plan.
Waxing up
That for: mouthguards (97151-00-00 [455]), prosthodontic services (see blocks [474] to [477]), trays (97926-00-00 [485])
null
970710020
97071-00-20
3D simulation dental treatment planning for orthodontic proc
3D (three-dimensional) simulation dental treatment planning for orthodontic procedures
6
Dental services
452
Other dental diagnostic services
the use of diagnostic images for simulation of treatment, including, but not limited to, dental implant placement, crown and bridge work, orthognathic surgery and orthodontic tooth movement.
null
null
This item should not be used to describe a working model.
970730000
97073-00-00
Photographic records extraoral
Photographic records, extraoral
6
Dental services
452
Other dental diagnostic services
Photographs taken by a camera, extraoral.
null
null
null
970730010
97073-00-10
3D photography dental
3-dimensional photography, dental
6
Dental services
452
Other dental diagnostic services
null
null
CAD-CAM
This procedure is for dental or maxillofacial diagnostic purposes. Not applicable for a CAD-CAM procedure.
970830000
97083-00-00
Tomographic survey
Tomographic survey
6
Dental services
452
Other dental diagnostic services
A radiograph is made of a region using tomographic X-ray equipment that may produce a series of diagnostic images. A cephalostat may be used to standardize the conditions of imaging with interpretation and/or analysis.
null
null
null
970830020
97083-00-20
CBVT analysis and/or interpret single arch
Cone beam volumetric tomography analysis and/or interpretation (single arch)
6
Dental services
452
Other dental diagnostic services
null
null
null
null
970830030
97083-00-30
CBVT analysis and/or interpret both arches
Cone beam volumetric tomography analysis and/or interpretation; both maxillary and mandibular dentition (both arches)
6
Dental services
452
Other dental diagnostic services
null
null
null
null
970830040
97083-00-40
CBVT analysis and/or interpret TMJ only
Cone beam volumetric tomography analysis and/or interpretation; temporomandibular joint only
6
Dental services
452
Other dental diagnostic services
null
null
null
null
970830050
97083-00-50
CBVT analysis and/or interpret orofacial structures
Cone beam volumetric tomography analysis and/or interpretation; maxillofacial structures
6
Dental services
452
Other dental diagnostic services
null
Entire face or skull
null
null
970430000
97043-00-00
Dental antibiotic sensitivity test
Dental antibiotic sensitivity test
6
Dental services
452
Other dental diagnostic services
A laboratory test where a live culture of a suspected pathogen is challenged with antibiotic samples to determine the sensitivity or resistance of the microorganisms to the antibiotics tested.
null
null
null
970440000
97044-00-00
Dental noninvas specmn colln path exam
Dental non-invasive specimen (blood, pus, liquid, saliva) collection for pathology examination
6
Dental services
452
Other dental diagnostic services
the non-surgical collection and preparation for transport of a specimen for a pathology or laboratory examination.
null
Biopsy of tissue (50200-00-01 [1560])
null
970520000
97052-00-00
Dental histopathological exam of tissue
Dental histopathological examination of tissue
6
Dental services
452
Other dental diagnostic services
Microscopic examination of oral soft and hard tissues.
null
null
null
970610000
97061-00-00
Pulp testing
Pulp vitality test, per tooth
6
Dental services
452
Other dental diagnostic services
A non-invasive test used to determine the clinical status of the pulp. It involves the application of external stimulation to the pulp to determine tooth vitality. Other teeth are generally tested for comparison.
null
null
This procedure should be coded only once for each visit when pulp testing is performed.
970720000
97072-00-00
Photographic records intraoral
Photographic records, intraoral
6
Dental services
452
Other dental diagnostic services
Photographs taken by a camera, intraoral.
null
null
null
970810000
97081-00-00
Cephalometric analysis & interpretation
Cephalometric analysis and interpretation
6
Dental services
452
Other dental diagnostic services
null
null
null
This code is for the analysis and interpretation of the cephalometry/cephalography at code 57902-00-00 performed by another physician or in another facility (in cases where a separate facility/clinic might do the imaging and the dentist might just be doing the analysis and interpretation)
970820000
97082-00-00
Tooth-jaw size prediction analysis
Tooth-jaw size prediction analysis
6
Dental services
452
Other dental diagnostic services
null
null
null
null
970860000
97086-00-00
Electromyographic analysis
Electromyographic analysis
6
Dental services
452
Other dental diagnostic services
null
null
null
null
970890010
97089-00-10
Unlist oral medicine/oral pathology proc
Unlisted oral medicine/ oral pathology procedure
6
Dental services
452
Other dental diagnostic services
null
null
null
Used to identify dental procedures which are not described by any other codes. Adequate written description of the service is required.
971110000
97111-00-00
R/O plaque or stain teeth
Removal of plaque or stain from teeth
6
Dental services
453
Dental prophylaxis and bleaching
Removal of dental plaque and/or stain from the surfaces of all teeth and/or implants.
Polishing of Tooth
null
null
971130000
97113-00-00
Recontouring pre-existing restoration(s)
Recontouring of pre-existing restoration(s)
6
Dental services
453
Dental prophylaxis and bleaching
Reshaping and polishing of a pre-existing restoration.
Repair of composite, amalgam or any previous restoration, polishing for the restoration.
null
null
971140000
97114-00-00
R/O calculus from surfaces of teeth
Removal of calculus from the surfaces of teeth and/or implants
6
Dental services
453
Dental prophylaxis and bleaching
Removal of calculus from the surfaces of teeth and/or implants.
Plaque removal if performed, polishing of Tooth
null
Do not code this service along with 97111-00-00 (Plaque removal) which is already inclusive
971150000
97115-00-00
Rmvl calculus from teeth subseq appt
Removal of calculus from surfaces of teeth – subsequent appointment
6
Dental services
453
Dental prophylaxis and bleaching
Removal of calculus from the surfaces of teeth and/or implants.
null
null
This code describes procedures in item 97114-00-00 when, because of the extent or degree of calculus, an additional appointment(s) is required to remove deposits from the teeth and/or implants.
971160000
97116-00-00
Enamel micro-abrasion per tooth
Enamel micro-abrasion; per tooth
6
Dental services
453
Dental prophylaxis and bleaching
the chemo-physical removal of discoloured and/or other surface enamel defects resulting from developmental defects, altered mineralisation or decalcification of the superficial enamel layer.
null
null
null
971170000
97117-00-00
Bleaching internal per tooth
Bleaching, internal; per tooth
6
Dental services
453
Dental prophylaxis and bleaching
the modification of the colour of the discoloured crown of an endodontically treated tooth using chemical and/ or physical methods applied internally (inside the canal).
null
null
null
971180000
97118-00-00
Bleaching external per tooth
Bleaching, external; per tooth
6
Dental services
453
Dental prophylaxis and bleaching
the modification of the colour of a tooth using chemical and/or physical methods applied externally.
null
null
null
971190000
97119-00-00
Bleaching home application per arch
Bleaching, home application, per arch
6
Dental services
453
Dental prophylaxis and bleaching
the prescribed use, by a patient at home, of a custom-made tray for the application of bleaching medicaments to the patient’s dentition.
null
null
Code also when performed: provision of tray (97926-00-00 [485])
971210100
97121-01-00
Topical application remnrlstn agent 1 Rx
Topical application of remineralisation agent, 1 treatment
6
Dental services
454
Topical application of remineralisation and/or cariostatic agent
Placement of topical remineralisation agent to support tooth mineralization and the prevention of dental caries.
null
null
null
971210200
97121-02-00
Top applicn of cariostatic agent 1 Rx
Topical application of cariostatic agent, 1 treatment
6
Dental services
454
Topical application of remineralisation and/or cariostatic agent
Placement of topical cariostatic agent to support tooth mineralization and the prevention of dental caries.
Activation of agent by laser or other intense light and heat sources
null
null
971230110
97123-01-10
Applicn concntrt remnrlstn agent per tth
Application of concentrated remineralisation or cariostatic agent, per tooth
6
Dental services
454
Topical application of remineralisation and/or cariostatic agent
Placement of concentrated remineralisation or cariostatic agent to support tooth mineralization and the prevention of dental caries.
null
null
null
971310000
97131-00-00
Dental dietary advice
Dental dietary advice
6
Dental services
455
Other preventative dental service
Analysis of and advice on a patient’s diet to correct any dietary imbalances or deficiencies that may contribute to dental disease.
Dietary analysis
null
null
971410000
97141-00-00
Oral hygiene instruction
Oral hygiene instruction
6
Dental services
455
Other preventative dental service
Instruction in techniques for the removal of bacterial plaque. Advice of appropriate toothpaste and medicaments may be included.
null
null
null
971420010
97142-00-10
Tobacco counselling
Tobacco counselling
6
Dental services
455
Other preventative dental service
the analysis and assessment of a patient’s tobacco use and advice on the prevention and cessation of the use of tobacco aimed at reducing the patient’s risks of developing tobacco-related oral diseases and conditions.
null
null
null
971510000
97151-00-00
Mouthguard indirect
Fabrication of mouthguard, indirect
6
Dental services
455
Other preventative dental service
Construction of a single mouthguard, using a model prepared from an impression of the teeth taken by or under the supervision of the clinician and subsequently inserted.
null
null
null
971510010
97151-00-10
Removable habit breaking appliance
Insertion of removable habit breaking appliance
6
Dental services
455
Other preventative dental service
A removable appliance that prevents bad oral habits including tongue thrusting as well as thumb sucking habits.
null
null
null
971530000
97153-00-00
Bimaxillary mouthguard indirect
Fabrication of bimaxillary mouthguard, indirect
6
Dental services
455
Other preventative dental service
Construction of a mouthguard for both jaws, using a model prepared from an impression of the teeth taken by or under the supervision of the clinician and subsequently inserted.
null
null
null
971610000
97161-00-00
Fissure and/or surface sealing per tooth
Fissure and/or surface sealing; per tooth
6
Dental services
455
Other preventative dental service
Sealing of non-carious pits, fissures, smooth surfaces or cracks in a tooth with an adhesive material.
Preparation of pits or fissures
null
null
971650100
97165-01-00
Desensitising procedure dental
Desensitising procedure, dental
6
Dental services
455
Other preventative dental service
Procedure to diminish or abolish sensitivity and discomfort in exposed dentine Application of desensitising agent to dentine
null
null
null
971710000
97171-00-00
Odontoplasty per tooth
Odontoplasty per tooth
6
Dental services
455
Other preventative dental service
A procedure to modify the contour of the crown of a tooth or the anatomy of the fissure of a tooth.
null
null
null
973100000
97310-00-00
Facilitating eruption malpositioned tooth
Facilitating eruption of a malpositioned tooth; by mobilization
6
Dental services
455
Other preventative dental service
null
null
null
null
971790010
97179-00-10
Unlist preventive dental proc
Unlisted preventive dental procedure
6
Dental services
455
Other preventative dental service
null
null
null
Used to identify dental procedures which are not described by any other codes. Adequate written description of the service is required.
972210000
97221-00-00
Clinical periodontal analysis & rcrd full mouth
Clinical periodontal analysis and recording (full mouth)
6
Dental services
456
Periodontic interventions
This is a special examination performed as part of the diagnosis and management of periodontal disease. the procedure consists of assessing and recording a patient’s periodontal condition.
null
null
null
972210010
97221-00-10
Comp periodontal screening maintenance visit
Comprehensive periodontal screening, maintenance visit
6
Dental services
456
Periodontic interventions
null
null
null
Done as a follow-up to 97221-00-00 Clinical periodontal analysis and recording (full mouth)
972320010
97232-00-10
Periodontal flap proc per quadrant
Periodontal flap procedure, per quadrant
6
Dental services
456
Periodontic interventions
null
Planning of root, removal of calculus
for crown lengthening (97238-00-10 [456]), with reshaping of bone defect or deformity (97233-00-10 [456])
null
972330010
97233-00-10
Alveolar osseous procedure <= 8 teeth
Alveolar osseous procedure; per tooth
6
Dental services
456
Periodontic interventions
null
Incision and detachment of gingival flap, planning of root, removal of calculus reshaping of bone defect or deformity
Alveolar osseous graft 97234-00-10, Bone graft, natural tooth site, per site or tooth or implant 97244-00-00 , that for crown lengthening 97238-00-10
null
972370000
97237-00-00
Guided tissue regeneration membrane rmvl
Guided tissue regeneration, membrane removal
6
Dental services
456
Periodontic interventions
A surgical procedure to remove a previously positioned membrane.
null
null
null
972370010
97237-00-10
Surg re-entry for barrier rmvl
Surgical re-entry for barrier removal
6
Dental services
456
Periodontic interventions
null
Guided tissue regeneration, membrane removal
null
null
972440000
97244-00-00
Bone graft; natural per site/tooth/implant
Bone graft, natural tooth site, per site or tooth or implant
6
Dental services
456
Periodontic interventions
A surgical procedure in which a block of bone is used for augmentation of a bony ridge, secured by screws or similar devices.
Insertion of screws or similar devices, onlay block grafting for surgical procedure
Particulate bone, synthetic substitute or other matrix used for graft (97234-00-10 [456])
null
972440010
97244-00-10
Peri-implant bone graft for rep defect
Peri-implant bone graft for repair of defect without flap entry and closure
6
Dental services
456
Periodontic interventions
null
Insertion of screws or similar devices
Particulate bone, synthetic substitute or other matrix used for graft (97234-00-10 [456])
null
972440020
97244-00-20
Bone graft for implant placement combined proc
Bone graft for implant placement; combined procedure
6
Dental services
456
Periodontic interventions
Block of bone used for augmentation of a bony ridge
Insertion of screws or similar devices
Particulate bone, synthetic substitute or other matrix used for graft (97234-00-10 [456])
null