D5931 Surgical obturator
Also known as: surgical obturator, surgical obturation, intraoperative obturator
Surgical obturator. An intraoral device placed during or immediately after surgical resection to close an oral defect and support tissues.
In Plain Language
immediate surgical closure device; temporary surgical filler
Clinical Context
Placed at time of oral cavity resection to close defect, protect tissues, and facilitate healing. Later replaced with definitive prosthesis.
RVU Information
CPT D5931 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 D5931?
CPT D5931 (Surgical obturator) is a D Codes (Dental) code. Surgical obturator. An intraoral device placed during or immediately after surgical resection to close an oral defect and support tissues.
Is D5931 covered by dental insurance?
CPT D5931 is a dental procedure code used by Oral Surgery, Maxillofacial Surgery, Prosthodontics. Placed at time of oral cavity resection to close defect, protect tissues, and facilitate healing. Later replaced with definitive prosthesis. Coverage depends on your dental insurance plan.
When is CPT D5931 used?
Placed at time of oral cavity resection to close defect, protect tissues, and facilitate healing. Later replaced with definitive prosthesis.
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