Dental code lookup
Dental CDT codes, explained in plain English
Searchable, patient-friendly explanations for 1,007 dental billing codes. Use these pages to understand what appeared on your dental bill or EOB.
Popular codes
Periodic oral evaluation for an established patient.
Limited oral evaluation, often problem-focused or emergency-related.
Comprehensive oral evaluation for a new or established patient.
Four bitewing radiographic images.
Panoramic radiographic image.
Adult prophylaxis, commonly called a routine adult dental cleaning.
Tooth-colored resin-based composite filling on a posterior tooth, one surface.
Crown made primarily of ceramic or porcelain material.
Core buildup, including pins when required.
Root canal therapy on a molar tooth.
Scaling and root planing for four or more teeth per quadrant.
Periodontal maintenance following active periodontal therapy.
Diagnostic
D0100-D0999 · 92 code pages
exams, X-rays, consultations, and tests used to figure out what is happening before treatment starts.
Preventive
D1000-D1999 · 103 code pages
cleanings, fluoride, sealants, space maintainers, and other services meant to prevent dental disease.
Restorative
D2000-D2999 · 110 code pages
fillings, crowns, buildups, inlays, onlays, and other work that repairs teeth.
Endodontics
D3000-D3999 · 100 code pages
root canals, pulpal therapy, retreatments, and other services involving the inside of the tooth.
Periodontics
D4000-D4999 · 102 code pages
gum disease treatment, deep cleanings, periodontal maintenance, grafting, and related procedures.
Removable Prosthodontics
D5000-D5899 · 90 code pages
complete dentures, partial dentures, adjustments, repairs, and relines.
Maxillofacial Prosthetics
D5900-D5999 · 10 code pages
specialized prosthetic services for oral and facial defects or reconstruction needs.
Implant Services
D6000-D6199 · 20 code pages
implant placement, implant crowns, abutments, and implant maintenance services.
Fixed Prosthodontics
D6200-D6999 · 80 code pages
bridges, retainers, pontics, and other fixed tooth replacement services.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
D7000-D7999 · 100 code pages
extractions, biopsies, surgical removals, trauma care, and other oral surgery services.
Orthodontics
D8000-D8999 · 100 code pages
braces, aligners, retainers, and orthodontic treatment records.
Adjunctive General Services
D9000-D9999 · 100 code pages
sedation, anesthesia, consultations, palliative care, drugs, case management, and other supporting services.