D5820ADA CDT ProcedureProsthodonticsNTERIM PROSTHETIC SERVICES

D5820 - Interim Partial Max

Interim partial denture - maxillary.

Patient-Friendly Summary: A temporary removable upper partial denture designed to replace one or more missing teeth on an interim basis. It restores your smile and bite while you recover from treatment or await a permanent bridge, implant, or partial denture.
Clinical Documentation Notes: Once per 60 months. Includes retentive/clasping materials.
Procedure Code
D5820
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 D5820.

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

  • Any characterization, staining, overdentures or metal bases are considered customization and not a benefit. An allowance may be made for conventional dentures. Any additional fee is the patient’s responsibility.
  • 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 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 D5820 (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 D5820.

Frequently Asked Questions — D5820 (Interim Partial Max)

Quick answers for dental billers and treatment coordinators submitting claims for D5820.

What ICD-10 diagnosis codes link to dental procedure D5820?▾

Currently no specific ICD-10 crosswalk mappings recorded for CDT D5820.

Can CDT code D5820 be billed to medical insurance?▾

Billing CDT D5820 (Interim Partial Max) 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 D5820?▾

Required claim attachments for CDT D5820 (Interim Partial Max) include: Standard ADA claim form with CDT procedure code and date of service.

What is the insurance frequency limitation for CDT D5820?▾

Standard commercial insurance frequency for D5820: Subject to group/individual contract frequency limitations (none).

What are common insurance denial reasons and appeal tips for CDT D5820?▾

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.