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D6085 Interim implant crown

D Codes (Dental)

Also known as: temporary implant crown, interim crown, provisional crown

Interim implant crown. A temporary esthetic crown placed on an implant during healing phase.

In Plain Language

temporary implant tooth

Clinical Context

Placed immediately after abutment placement or before definitive restoration to maintain esthetics and guide tissue healing.

RVU Information

CPT D6085 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 D6085?

CPT D6085 (Interim implant crown) is a D Codes (Dental) code. Interim implant crown. A temporary esthetic crown placed on an implant during healing phase.

Is D6085 covered by dental insurance?

CPT D6085 is a dental procedure code used by Implant Dentistry, Prosthodontics. Placed immediately after abutment placement or before definitive restoration to maintain esthetics and guide tissue healing. Coverage depends on your dental insurance plan.

When is CPT D6085 used?

Placed immediately after abutment placement or before definitive restoration to maintain esthetics and guide tissue healing.

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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.