D8680. Delivery of orthodontic retainer Ortho retention (incl. removal of. appliances, construction, and placement of. retainer)
What is Ada code D8680?
D8680–Orthodontic retention
Means a separate code applies for a replacement retainer (D8692).
What is the dental code for retainers?
D8702 – repair of fixed retainer, includes reattachment – mandibular. D8703 – replacement of lost or broken retainer – maxillary. D8704 – replacement of lost or broken retainer – mandibular. D9997 – dental case management – patients with special health care needs.
What is the code for Invisalign?
There is no unique procedure code for clear aligners, so reference the CDT codes used for conventional treatments, D8010 through D8090.
What is the procedure code for braces?
Dental Procedure Codes
| Procedure Code | Description |
|---|---|
| D8060 | Interceptive orthodontic treatment of the transitional dentition |
| D8070 | Comprehensive orthodontic treatment of the transitional dentition |
| D8080 | Comprehensive orthodontic treatment of the adolescent dentition |
| D8090 | Comprehensive orthodontic treatment of the adult dentition |
How do I bill clear aligners?
There is no unique procedure code for clear aligners, so reference the CDT codes used for conventional treatments, D8010 through D8090. Submit claims for clear aligners as a separate line item from the orthodontic treatment code and fee.
What class is an underbite?
Class 3 malocclusion, called prognathism or underbite, occurs when the lower jaw protrudes or juts forward, causing the lower jaw and teeth to overlap the upper jaw and teeth.
What is dental Code D8695?
The agency now covers CDT code D8695. Use this code for a client whose appliance was placed by an orthodontic provider not participating with the agency, or whose treatment was previously covered by another third-party payer, or both. Fee includes debanding only.
What is dental Code D9950?
D9950 — occlusal analysis–mounted case.
What is dental Code D0364?
CDT Code. Description. D0364. Cone beam CT capture and interpretation with limited field of view – less than one whole jaw.
What is dental Code D8060?
D8060. Interceptive orthodontic treatment of the transitional dentition.
What is dental Code D8690?
D8690 Orthodontic treatment (alternative billing to a contract fee) – Services provided by dentist other than original treating dentist. A method of payment between the provider and responsible party for services that reflect an open-ended fee arrangement.
How do you claim Invisalign?
You can claim for your orthodontic benefits via the HICAPS terminal at your orthodontist. Just scan your nib card at the terminal and all you have to pay is the difference. Other claiming options are also available.
How are braces billed insurance?
Payments are either paid monthly, quarterly (3 monthly payment in one check), semi annually (benefit paid in 4 installments over the 2 years of treatment), or annually (50% of your benefit when you get the braces on and 50% a year later).
How does orthodontic insurance billing work?
Most policies allow us to bill an initial payment of 25% of the total fee with the remaining payments made monthly over the course of treatment. increasing the value of your “insurance dollars.” In most cases, there are very specific rules about when orthodontic treatment is initiated to receive the greatest benefit.