D7560 - Maxillary Sinuso
Maxillary sinusotomy for removal of fragment.
- Procedure Code
- D7560
- Category
- Oral Surgery
Insurance Verification Benchmarks & Billing Guidelines
Benchmark Policy Source: Delta Dental 2026
- Frequency Limitation
- Subject to group/individual contract frequency limitations (none)
Required Claim Attachments & Pre-Submission Checklist
- Diagnostic pre-operative radiograph showing affected tooth/area
Bill When (Allowable Clinical Criteria)
- Indicated for medically and clinically necessary treatment as documented in patient's dental record.
Restrictions & Clinical Exclusions
- All procedures are not a benefit unless specifically covered by group/individual contract and are subject to coverage available under the medical plan. When covered, all procedures are by report and subject to coverage under medical. The fees for procedures that are an integral part of a primary procedure in the same surgical area by the same dentist/dental office should not be reported separately and are not billable to the patient.
- The fee for all oral and maxillofacial surgery includes local anesthesia and suturing on the same date of service as the oral and maxillofacial surgery, and routine postoperative care 30 days following surgery. Separate fees for these procedures by the same dentist/dental office are not billable to the patient and are denied if done by another dentist/dental office.
- Infection control is included in the fee for the dental services provided. Separate fees are not billable to the patient.
- The fees for exploratory surgery or unsuccessful attempts at extractions are not billable to the patient.
- 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.
Common Claim Denial Codes & Overturn Strategies
| Denial Code | Denial Reason | Appeal & Overturn Strategy |
|---|---|---|
| CO-119 | Benefit maximum or frequency limitation exceeded for procedure | Submit clinical narrative detailing extraordinary circumstances, active recurrent pathology, or exception criteria. |
ICD-10 Justification & Crosswalk Mappings
| ICD-10 Code | Diagnosis Name | Category | Primary Justification | Claim Type | Clinical Scenario |
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