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Endodontics Section - Canal Preparation for Fitting of Post or Dowel

Topic: Canal Preparation for Fitting of Post or Dowel	Last Reviewed Date: 01/2003
Section: Endodontics	Policy No: 29
Revised/Effective Date: 01/2003	Next Review Date: 01/2005

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This Dental Policy has been developed through consideration of generally accepted standards of dental practice, review of dental literature, dental necessity, and as appropriate, government approval.

Benefit determinations should be based in all cases on the applicable contract language. To the extent there are any conflicts between these guidelines and the contract language, the contract language will control.

The purpose of dental policy is to provide a guide to coverage. Dental policy is not intended to dictate to providers how to practice dentistry. Providers are expected to exercise their clinical judgment in providing the most appropriate care.

Description
Canal preparation and fitting of preformed dowel or post (D3950):

Should not be reported in conjunction with D2952, D2953, D2954 or D2957 by the same practitioner.

Policy/Criteria
Procedures are in accordance with generally accepted standards of dental practice.

Administrative Guidelines
Process to contract benefits.

Codes	Number	Description
CDT	D3000-D3999	See above

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