D7920 Dental skin graft
Also known as: Skin graft, Mucosal graft
Harvest and placement of an autogenous skin graft to reconstruct oral and perioral soft tissue defects.
In Plain Language
Skin transplant to mouth area; Using skin from one area to cover mouth wound
Clinical Context
Used for large oral or perioral soft tissue defects that cannot be closed primarily. Includes procurement of graft material and recipient site preparation.
RVU Information
CPT D7920 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 D7920?
CPT D7920 (Dental skin graft) is a D Codes (Dental) code. Harvest and placement of an autogenous skin graft to reconstruct oral and perioral soft tissue defects.
Is D7920 covered by dental insurance?
CPT D7920 is a dental procedure code used by Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Plastic Surgery. Used for large oral or perioral soft tissue defects that cannot be closed primarily. Includes procurement of graft material and recipient site preparation. Coverage depends on your dental insurance plan.
When is CPT D7920 used?
Used for large oral or perioral soft tissue defects that cannot be closed primarily. Includes procurement of graft material and recipient site preparation.
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