D7530 Removal foreign body skin/areolar tissue
Also known as: foreign body removal skin, foreign material removal
Removal of foreign body (e.g., fractured instrument, retained glass, metal fragments) from skin or areolar (connective) tissue.
In Plain Language
removal of stuck object in skin
Clinical Context
Surgical removal of foreign bodies embedded in skin or subcutaneous areolar tissue resulting from trauma, iatrogenic causes, or other incidents.
RVU Information
CPT D7530 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 D7530?
CPT D7530 (Removal foreign body skin/areolar tissue) is a D Codes (Dental) code. Removal of foreign body (e.g., fractured instrument, retained glass, metal fragments) from skin or areolar (connective) tissue.
Is D7530 covered by dental insurance?
CPT D7530 is a dental procedure code used by Oral Surgery, General Surgery. Surgical removal of foreign bodies embedded in skin or subcutaneous areolar tissue resulting from trauma, iatrogenic causes, or other incidents. Coverage depends on your dental insurance plan.
When is CPT D7530 used?
Surgical removal of foreign bodies embedded in skin or subcutaneous areolar tissue resulting from trauma, iatrogenic causes, or other incidents.
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