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D2643 Dental onlay porcelin 3 surf

D Codes (Dental)

Also known as: porcelain onlay, ceramic onlay, three surface onlay

Fabrication and placement of a porcelain onlay restoration on three surfaces of a tooth, including preparation, fabrication, and cementation.

In Plain Language

tooth-colored covering

Clinical Context

Used for three-surface lesions with comprehensive cusp coverage; provides extensive esthetic restoration.

RVU Information

CPT D2643 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

ProsthodonticsEsthetic Dentistry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code D2643?

CPT D2643 (Dental onlay porcelin 3 surf) is a D Codes (Dental) code. Fabrication and placement of a porcelain onlay restoration on three surfaces of a tooth, including preparation, fabrication, and cementation.

Is D2643 covered by dental insurance?

CPT D2643 is a dental procedure code used by Prosthodontics, Esthetic Dentistry. Used for three-surface lesions with comprehensive cusp coverage; provides extensive esthetic restoration. Coverage depends on your dental insurance plan.

When is CPT D2643 used?

Used for three-surface lesions with comprehensive cusp coverage; provides extensive esthetic restoration.

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.