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June 25, 2025

Understanding Dental Code D7999 – Unspecified oral surgery procedure, by report

Learn when and how to use D7999 dental code for unspecified oral surgery, with practical billing tips and documentation strategies for dental offices.

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June 25, 2025

Understanding Dental Code D7998 – Intraoral placement of a fixation device not in conjunction with a fracture

Learn when and how to use D7998 dental code for intraoral fixation devices not related to fractures, with practical billing tips and documentation best practices for dental teams.

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June 25, 2025

Understanding Dental Code D8030 – Limited orthodontic treatment of the adolescent dentition

Learn when and how to use D8030 dental code for limited adolescent orthodontic treatment, with practical billing tips and documentation guidance for dental teams.

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June 25, 2025

Understanding Dental Code D8050 – Interceptive orthodontic treatment of the primary dentition

Learn when and how to use D8050 for interceptive orthodontic treatment in primary dentition, with practical billing tips and real-world documentation strategies.

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June 25, 2025

Understanding Dental Code D8020 – Limited orthodontic treatment of the transitional dentition

Learn when and how to use D8020 dental code for limited orthodontic treatment, with practical billing tips, documentation requirements, and real-world examples for dental teams.

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June 25, 2025

Understanding Dental Code D8040 – Limited orthodontic treatment of the adult dentition

Learn when and how to use the D8040 dental code for limited adult orthodontic treatment, with practical billing tips and documentation strategies for successful insurance reimbursement.

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June 25, 2025

Understanding Dental Code D7990 – Emergency tracheotomy

Learn when and how to use the D7990 dental code for emergency tracheotomies, with documentation tips and billing best practices for dental teams.

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June 25, 2025

Understanding Dental Code D8010 – Limited orthodontic treatment of the primary dentition

Learn when and how to accurately use the D8010 dental code for limited orthodontic treatment of primary dentition, with practical billing tips and documentation strategies for dental offices.

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June 25, 2025

Understanding Dental Code D8070 – Comprehensive orthodontic treatment of the transitional dentition

Learn when and how to use the D8070 dental code for comprehensive orthodontic treatment in transitional dentition, with practical billing tips and documentation best practices.

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June 25, 2025

Understanding Dental Code D8210 – Removable appliance therapy

Learn when and how to use D8210 dental code for removable appliance therapy, with practical billing tips and documentation strategies for dental teams.

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June 25, 2025

Understanding Dental Code D8090 – Comprehensive orthodontic treatment of the adult dentition

Learn when and how to use D8090 for adult orthodontic cases, with practical billing tips and documentation strategies to ensure successful insurance reimbursement.

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June 25, 2025

Understanding Dental Code D8080 – Comprehensive orthodontic treatment of the adolescent dentition

Learn when and how to accurately use D8080 for adolescent orthodontic treatment, with practical billing tips and documentation strategies for dental teams.

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June 25, 2025

Understanding Dental Code D8060 – Interceptive orthodontic treatment of the transitional dentition

Learn when and how to accurately use D8060 for interceptive orthodontic treatment, with practical billing tips and documentation strategies for dental teams.

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June 25, 2025

Understanding Dental Code D8220 – Fixed appliance therapy

Learn when and how to accurately use D8220 dental code for fixed appliance therapy, with practical billing tips and documentation strategies for successful insurance claims.

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June 25, 2025

Understanding Dental Code D8695 – Removal of fixed orthodontic appliances for reasons other than completion of treatment

Learn when and how to use dental code D8695 for the removal of fixed orthodontic appliances before treatment completion, with practical billing tips and real-world scenarios.

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