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• My PT wants a set of upper and lower partial dentures. I'm using codes D5213 and D5214. The CDT book says these codes should include "any CONVENTIONAL clasps." My PT needs a special type of clasp, in addition to the standard clasps, called a flexi clasp which will incur higher lab fees for our office. Is there a code for additional, non-conventional, clasps?

My PT wants a set of upper and lower partial dentures. I’m using codes D5213 and D5214. The CDT book says these codes should include “any CONVENTIONAL clasps.” My PT needs a special type of clasp, in addition to the standard clasps, called a flexi clasp which will incur higher lab fees for our office. Is there a code for additional, non-conventional, clasps?