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D9953 Reline sleep apnea appliance

D Codes (Dental)

Also known as: appliance reline, sleep apnea reline

Reline of a sleep apnea appliance to restore proper fit, stability, and intimate contact with the mandibular dental arch after wear or settling.

In Plain Language

refitting the inside of your sleep device; restoring appliance fit

Clinical Context

Used for reline procedures on mandibular advancement devices or other sleep apnea appliances to maintain proper fit, stability, and therapeutic effectiveness over time.

RVU Information

CPT D9953 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

Sleep MedicineProsthodonticsGeneral Dentistry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code D9953?

CPT D9953 (Reline sleep apnea appliance) is a D Codes (Dental) code. Reline of a sleep apnea appliance to restore proper fit, stability, and intimate contact with the mandibular dental arch after wear or settling.

Is D9953 covered by dental insurance?

CPT D9953 is a dental procedure code used by Sleep Medicine, Prosthodontics, General Dentistry. Used for reline procedures on mandibular advancement devices or other sleep apnea appliances to maintain proper fit, stability, and therapeutic effectiveness over time. Coverage depends on your dental insurance plan.

When is CPT D9953 used?

Used for reline procedures on mandibular advancement devices or other sleep apnea appliances to maintain proper fit, stability, and therapeutic effectiveness over time.

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.