Coding Dental Extractions (D7210 and D7140)

Coding Dental Extractions (D7210 and D7140)

Current Dental Terminology (CDT) code D7210 (extraction, erupted tooth requiring removal of bone and/or sectioning of tooth and including elevation of mucoperiosteal flap if indicated) should only be billed when simple, non-surgical extraction methods are insufficient.  D7210 involves cutting of the gingiva and bone, removal of tooth structure, minor smoothing of the socket bone, and closure.  MO HealthNet does not cover D7210 for primary teeth.

Topical Fluoride Treatment

Topical Fluoride Treatment

Topical fluoride treatment (code D1208) is a covered service for participants aged 20 and younger.

Topical fluoride treatment for participants 21 years of age and older in the comprehensive benefit package (pregnant, blind, and skilled nursing facility participants) is limited to the following conditions or criteria:
 

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