D9986 Missed appointment
Also known as: missed appointment, no-show, broken appointment
Administrative code used when a patient fails to appear for a scheduled dental appointment without prior notice or cancellation.
In Plain Language
not showing up for your appointment; broken appointment
Clinical Context
Used to document and bill for scheduled appointment time forfeited when patients fail to appear or provide notice, allowing practices to address patterns of non-compliance.
RVU Information
CPT D9986 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 D9986?
CPT D9986 (Missed appointment) is a D Codes (Dental) code. Administrative code used when a patient fails to appear for a scheduled dental appointment without prior notice or cancellation.
Is D9986 covered by dental insurance?
CPT D9986 is a dental procedure code used by Practice Management, All Specialties. Used to document and bill for scheduled appointment time forfeited when patients fail to appear or provide notice, allowing practices to address patterns of non-compliance. Coverage depends on your dental insurance plan.
When is CPT D9986 used?
Used to document and bill for scheduled appointment time forfeited when patients fail to appear or provide notice, allowing practices to address patterns of non-compliance.
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