Dental codes & benefits / TERM EXPLAINED
D2950
A CDT code for core buildup, including pins when required, under the applicable edition and clinical criteria.
A dental practice example
A core buildup is billed alongside a crown and the payer applies a bundling rule.
Why it matters for reimbursement
This code is particularly sensitive to plan bundling and clinical documentation rules.
What to verify
Review payer policy before treating a denied buildup as a rate deficiency.
FROM DEFINITION TO DECISION
Turn reimbursement questions into evidence.
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