D5847
Dental CodeCurrent And Past Dental Terminology For D5847
Most common D5847 code reviews : HbA1c in-office, point-of-service testing - not covered, Scaling in the presence of generalized moderate or severe gingival inflammation - full mouth, after oral valuation or Accession of tissue, gross examination, preparation and transmission of written report.
D5847 Procedures:
Prophylaxis-adult. For payment purposes, the distinction between the adult and child dentition is determined by contract. Any fee in excess is Disallowed and not chargeable to the Patient. In the absence of group contract language regarding age, a person age fourteen (14) and older is considered an adult for benefit determination purposes of a prophylaxis-adult.
Separation of one or more connections between abutments and/or pontics when some portion of a fixed rosthesis is to remain intact D5847 and serviceable following sectioning and extraction or other treatment Includes all recontouring and olishing of retained portions.
2019 D5847 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,D5847 included but not limited to separated instruments, broken posts or alcification of 50% or more of the roots.
2025 (Updated) Version D5847
Incomplete endodontic therapy - inoperable or fractured tooth.Sealant repair - per tooth - This procedure is disallowed when performed by the same dentist/dental office based on the same time limitation that exists for replacement of a sealant. It is allowed at 50% of D5847 when performed by a different provider or if after the time limitation for the same dentist.