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D6055 Implant connecting bar

D Codes (Dental)

Also known as: implant bar, connecting bar, splinting bar

Implant connecting bar. A rigid bar joining multiple implants to create a unified support structure.

In Plain Language

connector between multiple implants

Clinical Context

Used in full-arch and implant-supported overdenture cases to join implants for enhanced stability.

RVU Information

CPT D6055 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

Implant DentistryProsthodontics

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code D6055?

CPT D6055 (Implant connecting bar) is a D Codes (Dental) code. Implant connecting bar. A rigid bar joining multiple implants to create a unified support structure.

Is D6055 covered by dental insurance?

CPT D6055 is a dental procedure code used by Implant Dentistry, Prosthodontics. Used in full-arch and implant-supported overdenture cases to join implants for enhanced stability. Coverage depends on your dental insurance plan.

When is CPT D6055 used?

Used in full-arch and implant-supported overdenture cases to join implants for enhanced stability.

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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.