Prosthodontics Section - Cast Post, Fixed
Partial Denture
| Topic: Cast Post,
Fixed Partial Denture |
Last Reviewed Date:
01/2003 |
| Section: Prosthodontics |
Policy No: 41B |
| Revised/Effective Date: 01/2003
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Next Review Date: 01/2004 |
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.
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Description
Each additional cast post – same
tooth (D6976):
To be used with D6970 or D6971
Each additional prefabricated post-same
tooth (D6977):
To be used with D6972
Policy/Criteria
Procedures are in accordance with generally
accepted standards of dental practice.
D6976 is considered included in D6970 or D6971.
Administrative Guidelines
Process to contract benefits.
- Procedure is considered inclusive. Therefore, an
additional post(s) is not covered.
- Procedure D6976 is considered inclusive. Therefore,
an additional post(s) is not covered.
- Procedure D6977 – Allow up to one more post.
| Codes |
Number |
Description |
| CDT |
D5000-D6999 |
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