D0707 - Periapical Capture
Intraoral – periapical image – image capture only.
- Procedure Code
- D0707
- Category
- Diagnostic
Insurance Verification Benchmarks & Billing Guidelines
Benchmark Policy Source: Delta Dental 2026
- Frequency Limitation
- Subject to group/individual contract frequency limitations (none)
Required Claim Attachments & Pre-Submission Checklist
- Standard ADA claim form with CDT procedure code and date of service
Bill When (Allowable Clinical Criteria)
- Indicated for medically and clinically necessary treatment as documented in patient's dental record.
Common Claim Denial Codes & Overturn Strategies
| Denial Code | Denial Reason | Appeal & Overturn Strategy |
|---|---|---|
| CO-119 | Benefit maximum or frequency limitation exceeded for procedure | Submit clinical narrative detailing extraordinary circumstances, active recurrent pathology, or exception criteria. |
ICD-10 Justification & Crosswalk Mappings
| ICD-10 Code | Diagnosis Name | Category | Primary Justification | Claim Type | Clinical Scenario |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z01.20 | Encounter for dental examination and cleaning without abnormal findings | Encounter for other special examination without diagnosis | Yes (Primary) | BOTH | intraoral – periapical radiographic image – image capture only indicated for Encounter for dental examination and cleaning without abnormal findings |
| Z01.21 | Encounter for dental examination and cleaning with abnormal findings | Encounter for other special examination without diagnosis | Secondary | BOTH | intraoral – periapical radiographic image – image capture only indicated for Encounter for dental examination and cleaning with abnormal findings |
| Z13.84 | Encounter screening for dental disorders | Encounter for screening for other diseases and disorders | Secondary | BOTH | intraoral – periapical radiographic image – image capture only indicated for Encounter screening for dental disorders |
| Z86.16 | Personal History of COVID-19 | Personal history of certain other diseases | Secondary | BOTH | intraoral – periapical radiographic image – image capture only indicated for Personal History of COVID-19 |
| U07.1 | COVID-19 | Emergency use of U07 | Secondary | BOTH | intraoral – periapical radiographic image – image capture only indicated for COVID-19 |