D1999 is a dental code for “unspecified preventive procedure – by report” (as per ADA). It is used to document and report the use and cost of additional personal protective equipment (PPE).
Dentists should develop following requirements for billing and documentation:
A standard office policy to document the additional PPE is to be used for all patients.
A documentation methodology to justify a standard fee for all patients.
Addition of a note to the patient’s record to document the details of PPE, used for the visit while charging different fees based on the type of additional PPE used.
A narrative to be added to all CDT codes that include “by report” in the nomenclature.
The word limit for the narrative should be up to 80 characters when entered in the remarks section of the 2019 ADA Dental Claim Form.
D1999 should be reported on a per-visit/claim basis in an attempt to cover the cost of PPE.
This code has been drafted keeping in mind the safety of patients, dentists and dental team members, who have always been the American Dental Association’s (ADA) utmost concern.
Note: This is concerned with the interim guidance of dental practices recently released by the American Dental Association (ADA) regarding the use of COVID-19-related Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as outlined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
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D1999 is a dental code for “unspecified preventive procedure – by report” (as per ADA). It is used to document and report the use and cost of additional personal protective equipment (PPE).
$10 per visit through the use of the CDT code “D1999 - unspecified preventive procedure, by report” to document and report the use and cost of additional PPE. Dentists can use this code once per patient visit/claim/day to attempt to offset the heightened cost of PPE.
ICD-10 code Z01.20 for Encounter for dental examination and cleaning without abnormal findings is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .
palliative: Action that relieves pain but is not curative. Treatment that relieves pain but is not curative; services provided do not have distinct procedure codes. This is typically reported on a “per-visit” basis for emergency treatment of dental pain.
These codes include: D9222 -- Deep sedation/general anesthesia - first 15 minutes. D9223 -- Deep sedation/general anesthesia - each subsequent 15-minute increment.
D7951 sinus augmentation with bone or bone substitutes via a lateral open approach. D7952 sinus augmentation via a vertical approach. This code is reserved for sinus lift proceures using a vertical approach where there is insufficient preexisting alveolar bone to place a maxillary implant.
Dental anesthesia codes D9223 (General Anesthesia, each 15 minutes) and D9243 (IV Sedation, each 15 minutes) have a service limitation of five (5) units per day.
D9999: This is used for a procedure not adequately described by an existing code. Describe the process in a narrative and include the report in the insurance billing. Note: The above CDT codes may or may not be a covered benefit of the patient's plan.
Personal protective equipment, commonly referred to as "PPE", is equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses. These injuries and illnesses may result from contact with chemical, radiological, physical, electrical, mechanical, or other workplace hazards.
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