Coding and Billing

Coding

    • Code K02.9, Dental caries, unspecified
    • If appropriate, code for other diagnoses:
      • Z91.843, Risk for dental caries, high
      • K05.1, Chronic gingivitis
      • Z29.3, Encounter for prophylactic fluoride administration (*only if fluoride varnish used)

 Billing

    • Starting July 2023: CPT code for SDF Application for Caries Arrest is 0792T
    • Bill CPT code 99188 only if fluoride varnish was also applied
    • SDF and/or fluoride varnish codes can be submitted in addition to billing the office visit as you otherwise would for preventive visits or based on medical complexity and/or time