CDT code · Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
D7210: Extraction, Erupted Tooth Requiring Removal of Bone and/or Sectioning of Tooth
Definition
D7210 is the CDT code for a surgical extraction of an erupted tooth that needs bone removal or sectioning of the tooth, including lifting a gum flap if needed.
Why it matters for the front desk
D7210 pays more than a simple extraction (D7140), so payers often ask for proof that the surgical work was needed. Clinical notes that describe the bone removal or sectioning, plus a pre-op x-ray, make the claim much easier to approve. Without them, the claim may be paid at the D7140 rate. Some plans also treat surgical extractions as oral surgery with different coverage, so check the patient’s coverage percentage before treatment.
Related terms
- D4355: Full Mouth Debridement D4355 is the CDT code for removing heavy plaque and calculus that prevents a comprehensive periodontal evaluation and diagnosis, which then takes place at a later visit.
- D4910: Periodontal Maintenance D4910 is the CDT code for the ongoing maintenance cleaning given to a patient after active periodontal treatment, such as scaling and root planing.
- D7140: Extraction, Erupted Tooth or Exposed Root D7140 is the CDT code for a simple extraction of an erupted tooth or exposed root, removed by elevation or forceps.