D1310 Nutri counsel-control caries
Also known as: nutrition counseling, dietary counseling, nutri counsel
Patient counseling and education regarding nutrition, diet modification, and oral health relationships to prevent caries and improve overall oral and systemic health outcomes.
In Plain Language
food and cavity talk; diet advice for healthy teeth
Clinical Context
Indicated for all patients, especially those with high caries risk or active caries disease; focuses on reducing dietary sugars and establishing healthy eating patterns.
RVU Information
CPT D1310 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. This is typical for supply, drug, and equipment codes — reimbursement is based on Average Sales Price (ASP), fee schedules, or payer contracts rather than the RVU system.
Billing & Documentation
Dental codes (CDT codes) require documentation of the tooth number(s) or area treated, clinical findings, and the procedure performed. Pre-authorization may be required for major restorative, prosthodontic, and oral surgery procedures. Include radiographs when supporting medical necessity.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code D1310?
CPT D1310 (Nutri counsel-control caries) is a D Codes (Dental) code. Patient counseling and education regarding nutrition, diet modification, and oral health relationships to prevent caries and improve overall oral and systemic health outcomes.
Is D1310 covered by dental insurance?
CPT D1310 is a dental procedure code used by Preventive Dentistry, General Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry. Indicated for all patients, especially those with high caries risk or active caries disease; focuses on reducing dietary sugars and establishing healthy eating patterns. Coverage depends on your dental insurance plan.
When is CPT D1310 used?
Indicated for all patients, especially those with high caries risk or active caries disease; focuses on reducing dietary sugars and establishing healthy eating patterns.
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