March 2021 CDT Code Action Request Inventory December 2020

The nomenclature and descriptor of the current code for intra-coronal splinting (D4321) imply that the procedure is limited to the patient’s natural teeth, and that the splint is expected to be in place for a limited period of time. [...] The nomenclature and descriptor of the current code for intra-coronal splinting (D4320) imply that the procedure is limited to the patient’s natural teeth, and that the splint is expected to be in place for a limited period of time. [...] This action is submitted in concert with the separate request for a new code with the following nomenclature – “splint – intra-coronal; natural teeth or prosthetic crowns” – which states that if accepted by the CMC the addition renders the current code D4320 redundant. [...] As noted in the CDT manual’s preface the code set is “…used for recording services provided on the patient record, and when reporting procedures on a…claim submission.” Note: There is a related action request to add a unique CDT code to document removal of the anchorage device when the completing the procedure requires laying a flap. [...] As noted in the CDT manual’s preface the code set is “…used for recording services provided on the patient record, and when reporting procedures on a…claim submission.” Note: There is a related action request to add a unique CDT code to document removal of the anchorage device when the procedure can be completed without laying a flap.