D3501 - Root Exposure (Ant)
Surgical exposure of root without apicoectomy.
- Procedure Code
- D3501
- Clinical Category
- Endodontics
- 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 D3501.
- Frequency Limitation
- Subject to group/individual contract frequency limitations (none)
Required Claim Attachments & Pre-Submission Checklist
- Diagnostic pre-operative radiograph showing affected tooth/area
Bill When (Allowable Clinical Criteria)
- Indicated for medically and clinically necessary treatment as documented in patient's dental record.
Restrictions & Clinical Exclusions
- Fees for surgical exposure of root surface are not billable to the patient when performed on the same tooth by the same dentist/dental office on the same date of service as D3333 D3410-D3426, D3430, D3450, D3471, D4210- D4212, D4231, D4240, D4241, D4245, D4249, D4260, D4261, D4268, D4270, D4273 - D4278, D4283, and D4285.
- When performed on the same tooth by the same dentist/dental office as D4341 or D4342 the fees for scaling and root planing are not billable to the patient.
- For benefit purposes, anesthesia is an integral part of the procedures being performed and additional fees are not billable to the patient.
- All services and treatment provided remotely via tele-health modalities, be they synchronous or asynchronous, must be performed by a licensed dentist or their supervised staff, acting within the scope of applicable law. Services and treatment delivered virtually are only a benefit when the elements included in the descriptor of the CDT procedure code are completed and only when they meet generally accepted clinical guidelines.
- Benefits for restorations for altering occlusion, adjusting vertical dimension, replacing tooth structure lost by attrition, erosion, abrasion, abfraction, corrosion, TMD, or for periodontal, orthodontic, or other splinting are denied, unless covered by group contract.
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-CM Justification & Crosswalk Mappings for D3501 (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 D3501.
Frequently Asked Questions — D3501 (Root Exposure (Ant))
Quick answers for dental billers and treatment coordinators submitting claims for D3501.
What ICD-10 diagnosis codes link to dental procedure D3501?▾
Currently no specific ICD-10 crosswalk mappings recorded for CDT D3501.
Can CDT code D3501 be billed to medical insurance?▾
Billing CDT D3501 (Root Exposure (Ant)) 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 D3501?▾
Required claim attachments for CDT D3501 (Root Exposure (Ant)) include: Diagnostic pre-operative radiograph showing affected tooth/area.
What is the insurance frequency limitation for CDT D3501?▾
Standard commercial insurance frequency for D3501: Subject to group/individual contract frequency limitations (none).
What are common insurance denial reasons and appeal tips for CDT D3501?▾
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.