Dental codes & benefits / TERM EXPLAINED
D2740
A CDT code commonly used for a porcelain or ceramic substrate crown, subject to the current code description and documentation rules.
A dental practice example
A DSO compares D2740 contracted fees across comparable geographic markets.
Why it matters for reimbursement
Crown economics often make fee comparisons meaningful when procedural mix is known.
What to verify
Confirm the code, unit, product, and comparable network before benchmarking.
FROM DEFINITION TO DECISION
Turn reimbursement questions into evidence.
PayorMap helps dental groups connect disclosed negotiated rates, provider and network context, and contract details to meaningful benchmarking questions. Coverage and mapping confidence vary by payor and market.