D3220 Therapeutic pulpotomy
Also known as: pulpotomy, partial pulp removal, coronal pulpotomy
Therapeutic pulpotomy procedure removing coronal pulp tissue while retaining radicular pulp.
In Plain Language
remove top part of nerve; partial nerve removal
Clinical Context
Removal of coronal pulp tissue for irreversibly inflamed pulp with healthy radicular pulp. Common in primary teeth and emergency situations. May preserve tooth vitality.
RVU Information
CPT D3220 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 D3220?
CPT D3220 (Therapeutic pulpotomy) is a D Codes (Dental) code. Therapeutic pulpotomy procedure removing coronal pulp tissue while retaining radicular pulp.
Is D3220 covered by dental insurance?
CPT D3220 is a dental procedure code used by Endodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, General Dentistry. Removal of coronal pulp tissue for irreversibly inflamed pulp with healthy radicular pulp. Common in primary teeth and emergency situations. May preserve tooth vitality. Coverage depends on your dental insurance plan.
When is CPT D3220 used?
Removal of coronal pulp tissue for irreversibly inflamed pulp with healthy radicular pulp. Common in primary teeth and emergency situations. May preserve tooth vitality.
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