D6059ADA CDT ProcedureImplant ServicesIMPLANT-SUPPORTED PROSTHETICS

D6059 - Implant Crown HN

Abutment-supported PFM crown (high noble).

Patient-Friendly Summary: A porcelain crown fused to a high-noble (gold alloy) metal substructure, mounted on an implant connector. It combines lifelike porcelain beauty with exceptional underlying metal strength and biocompatibility for long-lasting durability.
Clinical Documentation Notes: One per tooth per 5 years. Age 16+. Requires Tooth ID.
Procedure Code
D6059
Clinical Category
Implant Services
Reference Fee & Claim Types
BOTH

Insurance Verification Benchmarks & Billing Guidelines

Payer policy benchmarks, pre-submission attachment requirements, and denial prevention rules for D6059.

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)

  • Indicated for medically and clinically necessary treatment as documented in patient's dental record.

Restrictions & Clinical Exclusions

  • 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.
  • 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 D6059 (6)

Click any ICD-10-CM diagnosis code below to inspect its reverse procedure mappings and differential coding guide.

ICD-10 CodeDiagnosis NameCategoryPrimary JustificationClaim TypeClinical Scenario
K08.409Partial loss of teeth, unspecified cause, unspecified classOther disorders of teeth and supporting structures★ Yes (Primary)BOTHabutment supported porcelain fused to metal crown (high noble metal) indicated for Partial loss of teeth, unspecified cause, unspecified class
K00.00AnodontiaDisorders of tooth development and eruptionSecondaryBOTHabutment supported porcelain fused to metal crown (high noble metal) indicated for Anodontia
K08.419Partial loss of teeth due to trauma, unspecified classOther disorders of teeth and supporting structuresSecondaryBOTHabutment supported porcelain fused to metal crown (high noble metal) indicated for Partial loss of teeth due to trauma, unspecified class
K08.429Partial loss of teeth due to periodontal diseases, unspecified classOther disorders of teeth and supporting structuresSecondaryBOTHabutment supported porcelain fused to metal crown (high noble metal) indicated for Partial loss of teeth due to periodontal diseases, unspecified class
K08.439Partial loss of teeth due to caries, unspecified classOther disorders of teeth and supporting structuresSecondaryBOTHabutment supported porcelain fused to metal crown (high noble metal) indicated for Partial loss of teeth due to caries, unspecified class
K08.499Partial loss of teeth due to other specified cause, unspecified classOther disorders of teeth and supporting structuresSecondaryBOTHabutment supported porcelain fused to metal crown (high noble metal) indicated for Partial loss of teeth due to other specified cause, unspecified class

Frequently Asked Questions — D6059 (Implant Crown HN)

Quick answers for dental billers and treatment coordinators submitting claims for D6059.

What ICD-10 diagnosis codes link to dental procedure D6059?▾

Common ICD-10-CM justification codes for CDT D6059 (Implant Crown HN) include: K08.409 - Partial loss of teeth, unspecified cause, unspecified class (Primary); K00.00 - Anodontia; K08.419 - Partial loss of teeth due to trauma, unspecified class; K08.429 - Partial loss of teeth due to periodontal diseases, unspecified class; K08.439 - Partial loss of teeth due to caries, unspecified class; K08.499 - Partial loss of teeth due to other specified cause, unspecified class.

Can CDT code D6059 be billed to medical insurance?▾

Billing CDT D6059 (Implant Crown HN) to medical insurance depends on the underlying clinical necessity and trauma/pathology documentation. Supported claim types across linked diagnoses: BOTH.

What attachments and documentation are required for billing CDT D6059?▾

Required claim attachments for CDT D6059 (Implant Crown HN) include: Post-operative radiograph or surgical operative report.

What is the insurance frequency limitation for CDT D6059?▾

Standard commercial insurance frequency for D6059: 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 D6059?▾

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.