Summary & Overview
CDT D0210: Intraoral Complete Series of Radiographic Images
CDT code D0210 represents an intraoral complete series of radiographic images (full-mouth series) used to assess the teeth and supporting structures. Nationally, comprehensive intraoral series are central to diagnostic workflows in general dentistry and specialty care, informing treatment planning for caries, periodontal disease, endodontic conditions and other oral pathologies. The code is commonly used in routine comprehensive examinations, new-patient evaluations, and for monitoring disease progression.
Key payers covered in this analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, and UnitedHealthcare. Readers will find an overview of clinical context for use of CDT code D0210, comparisons to related radiographic codes, common billing considerations, and the typical sites of service where the procedure is furnished. The publication outlines coding descriptors and common diagnostic indications tied to reimbursement workflows without offering clinical recommendations.
This summary provides benchmarks and operational context such as frequency of use relative to panoramic and periapical imaging, interplay with associated dental procedures, and common payor coverage patterns. Where specific input data is unavailable, the report notes "Data not available in the input." The content is intended to help billing staff, practice managers, and policymakers understand administrative and clinical facets of CDT code D0210 at a national level.
Billing Code Overview
CDT code D0210 describes an intraoral complete series of radiographic images used in dental practice to evaluate the teeth and supporting structures. This procedure provides a comprehensive set of intraoral X-rays that support diagnosis and treatment planning for a full-mouth assessment.
Service Type: Dentistry
Typical Site of Service: Dental Office (POS 11)
Clinical & Coding Specifications
Clinical Context
A 36-year-old patient presents to a dental office (POS 11) with complaints of localized tooth pain and swelling. The dentist performs a clinical examination and orders an intraoral complete series of radiographic images to evaluate caries, periapical pathology, periodontal status, and overall tooth integrity. The imaging session typically includes bitewings and periapical films covering the full dentition. Images are acquired by a dental assistant or hygienist, reviewed chairside by the treating dentist, and documented in the patient’s chart. Findings from the complete intraoral series guide diagnosis and treatment planning for restorative care, endodontic assessment, periodontal management, or referral.
Coding Specifications
Modifier 52 - Reduced Services
- Use when the complete intraoral radiographic series (
CDT code D0210) is partially reduced in scope or when fewer images than normally required are taken, and documentation supports the reduction.
Modifier 76 - Repeat Procedure by Same Dentist
- Use when the same dentist repeats the same radiographic procedure (
CDT code D0210) on the same date of service because initial images were inadequate and the repetition is performed by the same dentist; documentation must justify the repeat.
Associated provider taxonomies
1223G0001X- General Practice Dentist- -