D8892
Dental CodeCurrent And Past Dental Terminology For D8892
Most common D8892 code reviews : Removal of fixed orthodontic appliances for reasons other than completion of treatment - not covered, Implant/abutment-supported interim fixed denture for edentulous arch, mandibular or Resin-based composite - four or more surfaces or involving the incisal angle (anterior).
D8892 Procedures:
Non-autogenous connective tissue graft procedure (including recipient surgical site and donor material) - each additional contiguous tooth, implant or edentulous tooth position in same graft site. Local anesthesia is usually considered a component part of periodontal procedures, but dependent upon the plan will allow up to 50% of D8892 - allow up to a maximum of 3 teeth per quadrant
Procedure in D8892 which the nearly exposed pulp is covered with a protective dressing to protect the pulp from dditional injury and to promote healing and repair via formation of secondary dentin This code is not to be used for bases and iners when all caries has been removed.
2019 D8892 CDT
There is a succedaneous tooth #29 present on a radiograph, but it will be several years before it erupts Endodontic treatment is requested on tooth T in order to maintain this tooth and its space in the arch Treatment is performed on the tooth, and the canals are filled with a resorbable material. A temporary restoration is placed, and the patient is referred back to the referring dentist for a final restoration.
2025 (Updated) Version D8892
Re-cement or re-bond inlay, onlay, veneer or partial coverage restorationPrefabricated post and core in addition to crown is payable only on a completed endodontically treated tooth. If sufficient tooth structure remains, the fee for the post and core is Disallowed. **A prefabricated post and core for an anterior tooth is Benefited only when there is insufficient tooth structure to support an indirectly fabricated restoration. If sufficient tooth structure remains, the fee for the post and core is Disallowed.