Common dental procedure codes
The 42 codes a front desk bills most, in plain English, with how plans usually pay each one. Pick a code for its limits and common denials.
Updated November 11, 2026. Code numbers as of the CDT 2025 code set. The ADA revises the set every year, effective January 1.
Exams
Cleanings
X-rays
Fluoride
Sealants
Fillings
Root canals
Extractions
Deep cleaning (scaling and root planing)
Perio maintenance
Crowns
Bridges
Implants
Dentures
Emergency visits
Night guards
Orthodontics
CDT is a registered trademark of the American Dental Association. Tabruns is not affiliated with or endorsed by the ADA. The descriptions here are our own plain-English summaries, not the ADA's official wording; use your current CDT manual or practice software for the official code set.
Get the patient's share in dollars, from the benefits page
Codes tell the insurer what was done. The plan's rules decide what it pays. Tabruns reads the coverage, deductible, yearly maximum, waiting periods and frequency limits from the insurer's portal and works out what the patient owes. Patient details stay on the office computer.
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