D8702ADA CDT ProcedureOrthodontics

D8702 - Repair Retain Man

Repair of fixed retainer, reattachment - mand.

Patient-Friendly Summary: This appointment repairs a damaged or partially detached fixed retainer along the inside of your lower teeth. It is recommended to stop teeth from crowding and prevent loose wires from irritating your tongue. The repair is performed smoothly and painlessly by placing fresh composite resin to secure the wire back into place.
Clinical Documentation Notes: Limit 1 per arch per 12 months. Requires Arch ID.
Procedure Code
D8702
Clinical Category
Orthodontics
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 D8702.

Source: Delta Dental 2026
Frequency Limitation
Subject to group/individual contract frequency limitations (none)

Required Claim Attachments & Pre-Submission Checklist

  • Standard ADA claim form with CDT procedure code and date of service

Bill When (Allowable Clinical Criteria)

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

Restrictions & Clinical Exclusions

  • The fee for D8702 is not billable to the patient within 24 months following placement of the fixed retainer by the same dentist/dental office.
  • Benefits for D8702 submitted after 24 months of placement are denied.
  • In the case where a different dentist/dental office is recementing/rebonding the fixed retainer a separate benefit may be given once per lifetime and benefits for any additional D8702 are denied.
  • 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 final orthodontic records (images, photos, and models) are included in the treatment and 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/individual contract. LIMITED ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT

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 D8702 (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 D8702.

Frequently Asked Questions — D8702 (Repair Retain Man)

Quick answers for dental billers and treatment coordinators submitting claims for D8702.

What ICD-10 diagnosis codes link to dental procedure D8702?▾

Currently no specific ICD-10 crosswalk mappings recorded for CDT D8702.

Can CDT code D8702 be billed to medical insurance?▾

Billing CDT D8702 (Repair Retain Man) 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 D8702?▾

Required claim attachments for CDT D8702 (Repair Retain Man) include: Standard ADA claim form with CDT procedure code and date of service.

What is the insurance frequency limitation for CDT D8702?▾

Standard commercial insurance frequency for D8702: Subject to group/individual contract frequency limitations (none).

What are common insurance denial reasons and appeal tips for CDT D8702?▾

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.