D4249 Crown lengthen hard tissue
Also known as: crown lengthening, surgical crown lengthening, periodontal crown lengthening
Crown lengthening hard tissue procedure involving osseous recontouring and soft tissue repositioning to expose tooth structure.
In Plain Language
gum and bone reshaping; tooth exposure surgery
Clinical Context
Indicated when restorative treatment requires subgingival margin placement, insufficient clinical crown height, or esthetic demands necessitate additional tooth visibility.
RVU Information
CPT D4249 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 D4249?
CPT D4249 (Crown lengthen hard tissue) is a D Codes (Dental) code. Crown lengthening hard tissue procedure involving osseous recontouring and soft tissue repositioning to expose tooth structure.
Is D4249 covered by dental insurance?
CPT D4249 is a dental procedure code used by Periodontology, Prosthodontics, Restorative Dentistry. Indicated when restorative treatment requires subgingival margin placement, insufficient clinical crown height, or esthetic demands necessitate additional tooth visibility. Coverage depends on your dental insurance plan.
When is CPT D4249 used?
Indicated when restorative treatment requires subgingival margin placement, insufficient clinical crown height, or esthetic demands necessitate additional tooth visibility.
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