D8252
Dental CodeCurrent And Past Dental Terminology For D8252
Most common D8252 code reviews : Onlay - resin-based composite - four or more surfaces, Removal of implant; superficial (e.g., buried wire, pin, or rod) (Separate procedure) or Resin-based composite - four or more surfaces or involving the incisal angle (anterior).
D8252 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 D8252 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 D8252 CDT
Removal of a portion of the pulp and D8252 application of a medicament with the aim of maintaining the vitality of the remaining portion to encourage continued physiological development andormation of the root. This procedure is not to be construed as the first stage of root canal therapy.
2025 (Updated) Version D8252
Crown - porcelain fused to predominantly base metalPrefabricated 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.