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D4910 Periodontal maint procedures

D Codes (Dental)

Also known as: perio maintenance, supportive periodontal therapy, perio recall

Periodontal maintenance procedures including plaque removal, scaling, and root planing in patients with history of periodontal disease.

In Plain Language

ongoing gum care; periodontal follow-up treatment

Clinical Context

Routine maintenance therapy performed at intervals (typically 3-4 months) following active periodontal treatment to sustain clinical gains and prevent disease recurrence.

RVU Information

CPT D4910 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

PeriodontologyGeneral DentistryHygiene

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code D4910?

CPT D4910 (Periodontal maint procedures) is a D Codes (Dental) code. Periodontal maintenance procedures including plaque removal, scaling, and root planing in patients with history of periodontal disease.

Is D4910 covered by dental insurance?

CPT D4910 is a dental procedure code used by Periodontology, General Dentistry, Hygiene. Routine maintenance therapy performed at intervals (typically 3-4 months) following active periodontal treatment to sustain clinical gains and prevent disease recurrence. Coverage depends on your dental insurance plan.

When is CPT D4910 used?

Routine maintenance therapy performed at intervals (typically 3-4 months) following active periodontal treatment to sustain clinical gains and prevent disease recurrence.

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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.