D6086ADA CDT ProcedureImplant ServicesPARTIAL DENTURE PONTICS

D6086 - Implant Crown Base

Implant supported crown – cast predominately base.

Patient-Friendly Summary: A full cast base-metal crown that screws directly onto a dental implant fixture. It provides maximum structural toughness for back teeth where biting forces are heaviest.
Clinical Documentation Notes: One per tooth per 5 years. Age 16+. Requires Tooth ID.
Procedure Code
D6086
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 D6086.

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 D6086 (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 D6086.

Frequently Asked Questions — D6086 (Implant Crown Base)

Quick answers for dental billers and treatment coordinators submitting claims for D6086.

What ICD-10 diagnosis codes link to dental procedure D6086?▾

Currently no specific ICD-10 crosswalk mappings recorded for CDT D6086.

Can CDT code D6086 be billed to medical insurance?▾

Billing CDT D6086 (Implant Crown Base) 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 D6086?▾

Required claim attachments for CDT D6086 (Implant Crown Base) include: Post-operative radiograph or surgical operative report.

What is the insurance frequency limitation for CDT D6086?▾

Standard commercial insurance frequency for D6086: 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 D6086?▾

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.