D5952ADA CDT ProcedureProsthodonticsMaxillofacial

D5952 - Speech Aid (Ped)

Speech aid prosthesis, pediatric.

Patient-Friendly Summary: A custom oral appliance designed for a child with an incomplete palate closure or cleft condition to help seal the back of the throat during speaking. It directs airflow through the mouth instead of the nose, significantly improving speech clarity and confidence.
Clinical Documentation Notes: Not a covered benefit.
Procedure Code
D5952
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 D5952.

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

  • Infection control is included in the fee for the dental services provided. Separate fees 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.
  • Benefits are denied, unless the group/individual contract specifies that maxillofacial prosthetics are a benefit.
  • 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 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 D5952 (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 D5952.

Frequently Asked Questions — D5952 (Speech Aid (Ped))

Quick answers for dental billers and treatment coordinators submitting claims for D5952.

What ICD-10 diagnosis codes link to dental procedure D5952?▾

Currently no specific ICD-10 crosswalk mappings recorded for CDT D5952.

Can CDT code D5952 be billed to medical insurance?▾

Billing CDT D5952 (Speech Aid (Ped)) 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 D5952?▾

Required claim attachments for CDT D5952 (Speech Aid (Ped)) include: Standard ADA claim form with CDT procedure code and date of service.

What is the insurance frequency limitation for CDT D5952?▾

Standard commercial insurance frequency for D5952: Subject to group/individual contract frequency limitations (none).

What are common insurance denial reasons and appeal tips for CDT D5952?▾

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.