D5379
Dental CodeCurrent And Past Dental Terminology For D5379
Most common D5379 code reviews : HbA1c in-office, point-of-service testing - not covered, Mesial/distal wedge procedure, single tooth (when not performed in conjunction with surgical procedures n the same sanatomical area) or Accession of tissue, gross examination, preparation and transmission of written report.
D5379 Procedures:
Sealant-per tooth Sealants and/or Preventive Resin Restorations are Benefited once per tooth on the occlusal surface of permanent first and second molars for Patients through age fifteen (15). The teeth must be free from caries orrestorations on the occlusal surface. A sealant or preventive resin restoration done on the same date of service and on the same surface as a restoration is considered a component of the restoration, and the fee for the sealant or preventive resin restoration is Disallowed.
Separation of one or more connections between abutments and/or pontics when some portion of a fixed rosthesis is to remain intact D5379 and serviceable following sectioning and extraction or other treatment Includes all recontouring and olishing of retained portions.
2019 D5379 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,D5379 included but not limited to separated instruments, broken posts or alcification of 50% or more of the roots.
2025 (Updated) Version D5379
Re-cement or re-bond inlay, onlay, veneer or partial coverage restorationSealant 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 D5379 when performed by a different provider or if after the time limitation for the same dentist.