D6013ADA CDT ProcedureImplant Services

D6013 - Mini Implant

Surgical placement of mini implant.

Patient-Friendly Summary: A narrower-diameter dental implant placed with minimal surgery to anchor loose dentures or fit into tight bone spaces where standard implants cannot go. Because placement is gentle and quick, recovery is fast and dentures often snap securely into place immediately.
Clinical Documentation Notes: Limit 2 per arch per lifetime to stabilize denture. Age 16+. Requires Tooth ID.
Procedure Code
D6013
Clinical Category
Implant Services
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 D6013.

Source: Delta Dental 2026
Frequency Limitation
1 per tooth/site in a 60-month interval (5 years) (rolling_12_months)
Age Limitation Criteria
Restricted to patients age 19 or older. Implants are not a benefit for patients under 19 years of age.

Required Claim Attachments & Pre-Submission Checklist

  • Post-operative radiograph or surgical operative report

Bill When (Allowable Clinical Criteria)

  • Benefits are limited to one per tooth/tooth bounded site.

Restrictions & Clinical Exclusions

  • Fees for more than one D6013 per tooth/tooth bounded site 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.
  • Infection control is included in the fee for the dental services provided. Separate fees are not billable to the patient.
  • Benefits are denied, unless the group/individual contract specifies that implant services 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.
  • Fees for repairs to implant prosthesis 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.

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 D6013 (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 D6013.

Frequently Asked Questions — D6013 (Mini Implant)

Quick answers for dental billers and treatment coordinators submitting claims for D6013.

What ICD-10 diagnosis codes link to dental procedure D6013?▾

Currently no specific ICD-10 crosswalk mappings recorded for CDT D6013.

Can CDT code D6013 be billed to medical insurance?▾

Billing CDT D6013 (Mini Implant) 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 D6013?▾

Required claim attachments for CDT D6013 (Mini Implant) include: Post-operative radiograph or surgical operative report.

What is the insurance frequency limitation for CDT D6013?▾

Standard commercial insurance frequency for D6013: 1 per tooth/site in a 60-month interval (5 years) (rolling_12_months). Age criteria: Restricted to patients age 19 or older. Implants are not a benefit for patients under 19 years of age..

What are common insurance denial reasons and appeal tips for CDT D6013?▾

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.