D0803ADA CDT ProcedureDiagnosticTESTS AND EXAMINATIONS

D0803 - 3D Facial Scan

3D facial surface scan – direct.

Patient-Friendly Summary: A direct 3D optical surface scan of your face and smile using a specialized non-contact 3D camera. It captures true-to-life facial contours to design natural-looking smile makeovers and reconstructive surgery. You simply sit and smile while the scanner captures your facial profile.
Clinical Documentation Notes: Diagnostic surface imaging.
Procedure Code
D0803
Clinical Category
Diagnostic
Primary ICD-10 Justification
See mapped diagnoses below
Reference Fee & Claim Types
DENTAL

Insurance Verification Benchmarks & Billing Guidelines

Payer policy benchmarks, pre-submission attachment requirements, and denial prevention rules for D0803.

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 CodeDenial ReasonAppeal & Overturn Strategy
CO-119Benefit maximum or frequency limitation exceeded for procedureSubmit clinical narrative detailing extraordinary circumstances, active recurrent pathology, or exception criteria.

ICD-10-CM Justification & Crosswalk Mappings for D0803 (0)

Click any ICD-10-CM diagnosis code below to inspect its reverse procedure mappings and differential coding guide.

No direct ICD-10 mappings recorded for D0803.

Frequently Asked Questions — D0803 (3D Facial Scan)

Quick answers for dental billers and treatment coordinators submitting claims for D0803.

What ICD-10 diagnosis codes link to dental procedure D0803?▾

Currently no specific ICD-10 crosswalk mappings recorded for CDT D0803.

Can CDT code D0803 be billed to medical insurance?▾

Billing CDT D0803 (3D Facial Scan) to medical insurance depends on the underlying clinical necessity and trauma/pathology documentation. Supported claim types across linked diagnoses: DENTAL.

What attachments and documentation are required for billing CDT D0803?▾

Required claim attachments for CDT D0803 (3D Facial Scan) include: Standard ADA claim form with CDT procedure code and date of service.

What is the insurance frequency limitation for CDT D0803?▾

Standard commercial insurance frequency for D0803: Subject to group/individual contract frequency limitations (none).

What are common insurance denial reasons and appeal tips for CDT D0803?▾

Denial Code CO-119 (Benefit maximum or frequency limitation exceeded for procedure): Overturn appeal strategy - Submit clinical narrative detailing extraordinary circumstances, active recurrent pathology, or exception criteria.