D6096ADA CDT ProcedureImplant ServicesPARTIAL DENTURE PONTICS

D6096 - Remove Broken Screw

Remove broken implant retaining screw.

Patient-Friendly Summary: This procedure carefully extracts a damaged or sheared screw that holds your implant crown or bridge in place. It is recommended when a screw breaks so that your implant can be safely restored without harming the implant foundation. Your dentist will gently retrieve the broken piece under local anesthesia, ensuring you remain comfortable throughout.
Clinical Documentation Notes: Limit 1 per 6 months. Age 16+. Requires Tooth ID.
Procedure Code
D6096
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 D6096.

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)

  • When covered, benefits are limited to the same frequency as implants.

Restrictions & Clinical Exclusions

  • Benefits are denied unless implants are covered by group/individual contract.
  • 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 D6096 (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 D6096.

Frequently Asked Questions — D6096 (Remove Broken Screw)

Quick answers for dental billers and treatment coordinators submitting claims for D6096.

What ICD-10 diagnosis codes link to dental procedure D6096?▾

Currently no specific ICD-10 crosswalk mappings recorded for CDT D6096.

Can CDT code D6096 be billed to medical insurance?▾

Billing CDT D6096 (Remove Broken Screw) 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 D6096?▾

Required claim attachments for CDT D6096 (Remove Broken Screw) include: Post-operative radiograph or surgical operative report.

What is the insurance frequency limitation for CDT D6096?▾

Standard commercial insurance frequency for D6096: 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 D6096?▾

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.