D5284ADA CDT ProcedureProsthodonticsPARTIAL DENTURES

D5284 - Remov Unilat Partial

Removable unilateral partial – one piece flexible.

Patient-Friendly Summary: A removable unilateral flexible partial denture replaces one or two teeth on one side of your mouth using a lightweight, metal-free flexible material. It clips gently around neighboring teeth for subtle, comfortable tooth replacement.
Clinical Documentation Notes: Not a covered benefit.
Procedure Code
D5284
Clinical Category
Prosthodontics
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 D5284.

Source: Delta Dental 2026
Frequency Limitation
1 per arch in a 60-month interval (5 years) (rolling_12_months)

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.

Restrictions & Clinical Exclusions

  • A posterior fixed partial denture and a removable partial denture are not benefits in the same dental arch. The benefit is limited to the allowance for the partial removable denture.
  • Fixed bridges or removable cast partials are not a benefit for patients under age 16.
  • For benefit purposes, anesthesia is an integral part of the procedures being performed and additional fees are not billable to the patient.
  • For benefit purposes, local anesthesia is an integral part of the procedure being performed and additional charges are not billable to the patient.
  • Full or partial dentures include any reline/rebase, adjustment or repair required within six months of delivery; Benefits may be denied if repair or replacement within the contractual time limitation is the patient’s fault. General policy - The fee for an immediate denture includes any adjustments, relines, or tissue conditioning within 3 months of delivery. Laboratory relines are benefited 3 months after delivery of an immediate denture to allow adequate time for healing.
  • The fees for cast restorations and prosthetic procedures include all models, temporaries and other associated procedures. Any fees charged for these procedures in excess of the approved amounts for the indirectly fabricated restorations or prosthetic procedures by the same dentist/dental office are not billable to the patient on the same date of service.

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 D5284 (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 D5284.

Frequently Asked Questions — D5284 (Remov Unilat Partial)

Quick answers for dental billers and treatment coordinators submitting claims for D5284.

What ICD-10 diagnosis codes link to dental procedure D5284?▾

Currently no specific ICD-10 crosswalk mappings recorded for CDT D5284.

Can CDT code D5284 be billed to medical insurance?▾

Billing CDT D5284 (Remov Unilat Partial) 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 D5284?▾

Required claim attachments for CDT D5284 (Remov Unilat Partial) include: Standard ADA claim form with CDT procedure code and date of service.

What is the insurance frequency limitation for CDT D5284?▾

Standard commercial insurance frequency for D5284: 1 per arch in a 60-month interval (5 years) (rolling_12_months).

What are common insurance denial reasons and appeal tips for CDT D5284?▾

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.