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CPT 41805: Dentoalveolar Soft Tissue Foreign Body Removal
CPT code 41805 designates removal of an embedded foreign body from dentoalveolar soft tissues with application of antiseptic solution. This procedural code captures a focused oral surgery intervention commonly performed in dental clinics and oral and maxillofacial surgery practices. Accurate coding supports clinical documentation, claims processing, and uniform reporting of minor oral surgical procedures nationwide.
Key payers covered in this analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find an overview of clinical context for the procedure, typical sites of service, and commonly used modifiers and operational considerations. The publication summarizes coding characteristics and payer coverage patterns where available, and highlights areas where input data is limited.
This briefing is intended for billing professionals, dental and oral surgery providers, and payer policy staff seeking a concise reference on use and classification of CPT code 41805. It provides practical context for documentation and claims submission without offering clinical recommendations.
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Billing Code Overview
CPT code 41805 describes a procedure in which the provider identifies soft tissues in the dentoalveolar structures containing an embedded foreign body, removes the foreign body, and applies an antiseptic solution. The service type is foreign body removal from oral soft tissues. The typical site of service is a dental or oral surgery setting, such as an outpatient dental clinic, oral and maxillofacial surgery practice, or ambulatory surgical center.
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