D9440 Office visit after hours
Also known as: after-hours visit, emergency visit, urgent care appointment
Dental office visit provided after regular business hours, including evenings or weekends, for emergency or urgent dental care needs.
In Plain Language
emergency dental visit; night or weekend dental care
Clinical Context
Used for urgent dental problems requiring treatment outside of regular office hours, such as acute pain, swelling, trauma, or emergency extractions.
RVU Information
CPT D9440 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 D9440?
CPT D9440 (Office visit after hours) is a D Codes (Dental) code. Dental office visit provided after regular business hours, including evenings or weekends, for emergency or urgent dental care needs.
Is D9440 covered by dental insurance?
CPT D9440 is a dental procedure code used by General Dentistry, Oral Surgery, Emergency Dentistry. Used for urgent dental problems requiring treatment outside of regular office hours, such as acute pain, swelling, trauma, or emergency extractions. Coverage depends on your dental insurance plan.
When is CPT D9440 used?
Used for urgent dental problems requiring treatment outside of regular office hours, such as acute pain, swelling, trauma, or emergency extractions.
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