D9463
Dental CodeCurrent And Past Dental Terminology For D9463
Most common D9463 code reviews : Teledentistry-asynchronous; information stored and forwarded to dentist for subsequent review - disallowed, Implant/abutment-supported interim fixed denture for edentulous arch, mandibular or Resin-based composite - four or more surfaces or involving the incisal angle (anterior).
D9463 Procedures:
Anesthesia services are considered completed when the patient may be safely left under the observation of trained personnel and the doctor may safely leave the room to attend to other patients or duties. The level of anesthesia is determined by the anesthesia provider's documentation of the anesthetics effects upon the central nervous system and not dependent upon the route of administration.
Procedure in D9463 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 D9463 CDT
A patient is referred for evaluation and treatment The patient`s dentist began the treatment , but a perforation of the pulpal floor occurred. After clinical and radiographic examination, you inform the patient that the perforation ight be repairable After access cavity preparation, you determine that the perforation for D9463 is repairable Endodontic treatment is completed, and the perforation is repaired with appropriate material.
2025 (Updated) Version D9463
Onlay - resin-based composite - two surfacesPrefabricated 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.