Dental code D6190 refers to the radiographic/surgical implant index procedure, which is typically billed by report. This means that the dentist or oral surgeon will need to provide a detailed description of the services performed in order to justify the use of this code.
The purpose of this code is to document and index the radiographs and surgical implants placed during a dental treatment episode. It is important for the dentist to accurately capture and record this information for future reference and to ensure proper communication with other dental professionals involved in the patient’s care.
It is worth noting that this code does not typically have a separate fee associated with it. This means that the cost of the radiographic/surgical implant index procedure is typically bundled into the overall cost of the dental treatment. Therefore, patients and dental insurance providers, such as Delta Dental, may not be charged an additional fee specifically for this procedure.
However, it is important to understand that coverage for this procedure may vary depending on the specific dental insurance plan or contract. Some dental insurance plans that provide coverage for dental implants may cover the radiographic/surgical implant index procedure at the prosthetic benefit level if two or more implants are placed during the same treatment episode. It is always best to check with the dental insurance provider or review the specific insurance plan to determine the coverage details for this procedure.
Dental code D6190 refers to the radiographic/surgical implant index procedure, which is used to document and index the radiographs and surgical implants placed during a dental treatment episode. While this procedure does not typically have a separate fee associated with it, it may be covered at the prosthetic benefit level under dental insurance plans that provide coverage for dental implants.