In the following situation, which dental code would be used: Dr extracted tooth “E” (D7140) but then ran across a supernumerary tooth E; removal of impacted tooth-completely bony. What code is used for removal of this supernumerary tooth? Thank you.

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In the following situation, which dental code would be used: Dr extracted tooth “E” (D7140) but then ran across a supernumerary tooth E; removal of impacted tooth-completely bony. What code is used for removal of this supernumerary tooth? Thank you.

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If you are billing to the dental carrier you would use D7240 and note in the remarks area of the CDT form this is a supernumerary tooth. You should also include an x-ray along with the claim.

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