D9610 Dental therapeutic drug inject
Also known as: therapeutic injection, drug injection, intraosseous injection
Injection of a therapeutic drug into the oral tissues for medicinal purposes, such as local anesthesia with therapeutic agents or intraosseous injection of antibiotics.
In Plain Language
antibiotic shot; medicine injection in mouth
Clinical Context
Used when therapeutic medications are injected directly into oral tissues, bone, or periodontal areas for treatment of infection, inflammation, or to provide anesthesia combined with therapeutic benefit.
RVU Information
CPT D9610 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 D9610?
CPT D9610 (Dental therapeutic drug inject) is a D Codes (Dental) code. Injection of a therapeutic drug into the oral tissues for medicinal purposes, such as local anesthesia with therapeutic agents or intraosseous injection of antibiotics.
Is D9610 covered by dental insurance?
CPT D9610 is a dental procedure code used by Periodontics, Oral Surgery, General Dentistry. Used when therapeutic medications are injected directly into oral tissues, bone, or periodontal areas for treatment of infection, inflammation, or to provide anesthesia combined with therapeutic benefit. Coverage depends on your dental insurance plan.
When is CPT D9610 used?
Used when therapeutic medications are injected directly into oral tissues, bone, or periodontal areas for treatment of infection, inflammation, or to provide anesthesia combined with therapeutic benefit.
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