D5811
Dental CodeCurrent And Past Dental Terminology For D5811
Most common D5811 code reviews : HbA1c in-office, point-of-service testing - not covered, Hemoglobin; glycosylated (A1C) by device cleared by FDA for home use or Intravenous moderate (conscious) sedation analgesia - first 30 minutes.
D5811 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 D5811 - allow up to a maximum of 3 teeth per quadrant
This code is used to report evaluation of periodontal conditions, probing and charting, evaluation and recording of new or established patients` dental and medical history and general health assessment.With D5811 Patients showing signs or symptoms of periodontal disease and patients with risk factors such as smoking or diabetes would require comprehensive periodontal evaluation. This may also include evaluation and recording of dental caries, missing or unerupted teeth, restorations, occlusal relationships and oral cancer evaluation. This code should not be used along with a comprehensive oral evaluation (D5811) by the same dentist on the same visit.
2019 D5811 CDT
In lieu of surgery, the formation of a pathway to achieve an apical seal without surgical intervention ecause of a non-negotiable root canal blocked by foreign bodies,D5811 included but not limited to separated instruments, broken posts or alcification of 50% or more of the roots.
2025 (Updated) Version D5811
Incomplete endodontic therapy - inoperable or fractured tooth.Core build up, including pins when required - refers to building up of coronal structure when there is insufficient retention for a separate extracoronal restorative procedure. A core buildup is not a filler to eliminate any undercut, box form or concave irregularity in a preparation. The fees for buildups not required for retention are Disallowed.