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    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.

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    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)

    National Reimbursement Benchmarks

    National mean commercial rates for CDT code D0210 place the BUCA commercial average between the major payers and Medicare; BUCA’s mean rate of $63.24 compares to commercial payers ranging from Aetna at $46.19 to UnitedHealthcare at $97.99. Medicare data is not provided in the input, so a direct numeric comparison to Medicare cannot be made here.

    Rate dispersion (P75 minus P25) varies across payers: Blue Cross Blue Shield and UnitedHealthcare show wider dispersion (42.9 and 16.62 respectively when using the provided percentiles), while Cigna Health is the tightest with a narrow interquartile spread (13.00). Aetna and BUCA show moderate dispersion. The table and chart below present the full percentile and mean-rate breakdown for each payer.

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    National Mean Rates by Payer for CDT code D0210

    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.

    Related Codes

    • D0330 - Panoramic radiographic image

      • A panoramic image provides a single broad view of the jaws and dentition and is an alternative or complement to the intraoral complete series (CDT code D0210) for global assessment.
    • D0274 - Bitewings - four radiographic images

      • Bitewings evaluate interproximal caries and crestal bone levels; these images are commonly part of or substituted for components of a complete intraoral series (CDT code D0210).
    • D0220 - Intraoral - periapical first radiographic image

      • Periapical images assess tooth roots and periapical tissues; when multiple periapical images are taken instead of a full series, D0220 (plus D0230 for additional images) may be billed rather than D0210.
    • D0230 - Intraoral - periapical each additional radiographic image

      • Used to report each additional periapical image when the periapical series approach is used; commonly billed together with D0220 as an alternative to the complete series (CDT code D0210).

    Related Codes

    D2393-RESINBASED-COMPOSITE-THREE-SURFACES

    CPT D2393: Resin-Based Composite Restoration, Three Surfaces, Posterior

    D4910-PERIODONTAL-MAINTENANCE

    CPT D4910: Periodontal Maintenance Procedures

    D1206-TOPICAL-FLUORIDE-TREATMENT-EXCEPT-VARNISH-THERAPEUTIC

    CPT D1206: Topical Fluoride Treatment for Moderate to High Caries Risk Patients

    D1110-PROPHYLAXIS-ADULT-CLEANING-AND-POLISHING-OF-THE

    CPT D1110: Adult Dental Cleaning and Polishing

    D2160-AMALGAM-THREE-SURFACES-PRIMARY-OR

    CPT D2160: Amalgam Filling, Three Surfaces, Primary or Permanent Tooth

    D2391-RESINBASED-COMPOSITE-ONE-SURFACE

    CPT D2391: Resin-Based Composite Restoration, One Surface, Posterior Tooth

    D1351-SEALANT-PER

    CPT D1351: Dental Sealant Application, Per Tooth

    D0140-LIMITED-ORAL-EVALUATION-PROBLEM

    CPT D0140: Limited Oral Evaluation, Problem Focused

    D4341-PERIODONTAL-SCALING-AND-ROOT-PLANING-FOUR-OR-MORE-TEETH-PER

    CPT D4341: Periodontal Scaling and Root Planing, Four or More Teeth per Quadrant

    D0230-INTRAORAL-PERIAPICAL-EACH-ADDITIONAL-RADIOGRAPHIC

    CPT D0230: Additional Intraoral Periapical Radiographic Image

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    References

    1. 1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
    2. 2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
    3. 3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.
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