D1354 Int caries medial application per tooth
Also known as: caries medicament, interim caries treatment, silver diamine fluoride
Application of therapeutic medicinal agents (such as silver diamine fluoride) to an individual tooth surface to arrest incipient caries lesions and prevent progression.
In Plain Language
cavity-stopping liquid; decay arrest treatment
Clinical Context
Increasingly used for early childhood caries management, primary dentition, and as an interim treatment prior to definitive restoration.
RVU Information
CPT D1354 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 D1354?
CPT D1354 (Int caries medial application per tooth) is a D Codes (Dental) code. Application of therapeutic medicinal agents (such as silver diamine fluoride) to an individual tooth surface to arrest incipient caries lesions and prevent progression.
Is D1354 covered by dental insurance?
CPT D1354 is a dental procedure code used by Pediatric Dentistry, Preventive Dentistry, General Dentistry. Increasingly used for early childhood caries management, primary dentition, and as an interim treatment prior to definitive restoration. Coverage depends on your dental insurance plan.
When is CPT D1354 used?
Increasingly used for early childhood caries management, primary dentition, and as an interim treatment prior to definitive restoration.
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