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Code D1999

Unspecified Preventive Procedure

D1999 is a dental code for “unspecified preventive procedure – by report” (as per ADA). It is used to document and report the use and cost of additional personal protective equipment (PPE).

Dentists should develop following requirements for billing and documentation:

This code has been drafted keeping in mind the safety of patients, dentists and dental team members, who have always been the American Dental Association’s (ADA) utmost concern.

Note: This is concerned with the interim guidance of dental practices recently released by the American Dental Association (ADA) regarding the use of COVID-19-related Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as outlined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).