D5622 - Repair Cast Frame
Repair cast framework, maxillary.
- Procedure Code
- D5622
- Category
- Prosthodontics
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.
Restrictions & Clinical Exclusions
- Fee for repair of a partial denture cannot exceed one-half of the fee for a new appliance, and any excess fee by the same dentist/dental office is not billable to the patient on the same date of service.
- For benefit purposes, anesthesia is an integral part of the procedures being performed and additional fees are not billable to the patient.
- Infection control is included in the fee for the dental services provided. Separate 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 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 |
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