D0582
Dental CodeCurrent And Past Dental Terminology For D0582
Most common D0582 code reviews : HbA1c in-office, point-of-service testing - not covered, Removal of implant; superficial (e.g., buried wire, pin, or rod) (Separate procedure) or Intravenous moderate (conscious) sedation analgesia - first 30 minutes.
D0582 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.
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 D0582 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 (D0582) by the same dentist on the same visit.
2019 D0582 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,D0582 included but not limited to separated instruments, broken posts or alcification of 50% or more of the roots.
2025 (Updated) Version D0582
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.