D9912 Pre-visit patient screening
Also known as: pre-visit screening, telemedicine screening, pre-appointment assessment
Pre-visit patient screening, including virtual assessment or questionnaire completion prior to appointment to identify medical concerns, contraindications, or special needs.
In Plain Language
health questions before your appointment; online health check
Clinical Context
Used for pre-appointment virtual or written screening to identify medical history, medications, allergies, or conditions requiring special consideration before in-person dental treatment.
RVU Information
CPT D9912 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 D9912?
CPT D9912 (Pre-visit patient screening) is a D Codes (Dental) code. Pre-visit patient screening, including virtual assessment or questionnaire completion prior to appointment to identify medical concerns, contraindications, or special needs.
Is D9912 covered by dental insurance?
CPT D9912 is a dental procedure code used by General Dentistry, Teledentistry, Care Coordination. Used for pre-appointment virtual or written screening to identify medical history, medications, allergies, or conditions requiring special consideration before in-person dental treatment. Coverage depends on your dental insurance plan.
When is CPT D9912 used?
Used for pre-appointment virtual or written screening to identify medical history, medications, allergies, or conditions requiring special consideration before in-person dental treatment.
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