Here’s What’s New for 2022
16 new codes
5 deleted codes
13 revised codes
Keep in mind new or revised code do not dictate reimbursement from insurance providers. Codes may be recognized but not reimbursed at all. Make sure to bill for what you do and communicate the exact services provided.
16 New Codes
D3911 Intraorifice barrier (not to be used as a final restoration)
D3921 Decoronation or submergence of an erupted tooth (intentional removal of coronal portion of tooth with preservation of the root)
D4322 Splint – intra-coronal; natural teeth or prosthetic crowns
D4323 Splint – extra-coronal; natural teeth or prosthetic crowns
D5227 Immediate maxillary partial denture – flexible base (includes clasps, rests, and teeth)
D5228 Immediate mandibular partial denture – flexible base (includes clasps, rests, and teeth)
D5725 Rebase hybrid prosthesis (to replace base material connected to framework)
D5765 Soft liner for complete or partial removable denture – indirect
D6198 Remove interim implant component
D7298 Removal of temporary anchorage device screw plate, requiring flap
D7299 Removal of temporary anchorage device, requiring flap
D7300 Removal of temporary anchorage device without flap
D9912 Pre-visit patient screening
D9947 Custom sleep apnea appliance fabrication and placement
D9948 Adjustment of custom sleep apnea appliance
D9949 Repair of custom sleep apnea appliance
5 Deleted Codes
D4320 See code D4322
D4321 See code D4323
D8050 See code D8010
D8060 See code D8020
D8690 Not replaced, deemed obsolete
13 Revised Codes
D0120 Language added “the findings are discussed with the patient”
D0180 Language added to include a mandatory oral cancer screening as part of the evaluation
D2971 Clarifies that D2971 reports the customization of a crown to fit under a partial denture framework and is reported along with the crown code
D4265 Clarifies that reporting for D4265 is done on a per site basis
D4276 Removed the word “double” from a pedicle graft
D6012 Removed language that implied the placement of an interim implant body for a transitional prosthesis does not necessarily require its removal during final restoration
D6051 Clarified that D6051 only reports the placement of the interim implant abutment and not the removal
D6100 Revision clarifies that the surgical removal of the implant body should be reported separately
D7292 Revision clarifies that D7292 reports just the placement, not the removal, of a temporary anchorage device
D7293 Revision clarifies that D7293 reports just the placement, not the removal, of a temporary anchorage device
D7294 Revision clarifies that D7294 reports just the placement, not the removal, of a temporary anchorage device
D9613 Revision clarifies therapeutic drug administration is reported per quadrant and not by single or multiple sites
D9997 Language added “or incapacitation” and “customized” to further clarify services provided for patients with special needs
As always, Ask The Coder if you run into issues.