Why are there so many lines on my implant plan?

• Extraction (D7140 or D7210), if the tooth is still there
• Bone graft (D7953, D6104, or a sinus lift, D7951 or D7952), if needed. See Do I really need a bone graft?
• 3D X-ray (cone-beam CT, D0364–D0367) to plan the placement
• Surgical guide (D6190), a template that helps place the implant precisely
• The implant (D6010): the post placed in the bone
• Uncovering the implant (D6011), if it was left buried under the gum to heal: a small second step to expose it before the crown
• The abutment (D6056 stock, D6057 custom): the connector
• The crown (often D6058 on an abutment, or D6065 attached directly to the implant)

Not every case uses every line, and some offices or systems combine steps. For example, a one-piece crown that attaches directly to the implant has no separate abutment line.

Often one office places the implant and another makes the crown. Each sends its own bill and its own claim. Ask both for written estimates, so nothing is a surprise.

• A line you don't recognize. Ask what it is and why it's needed.
• Both a stock and a custom abutment, or two crowns for one tooth. Usually only one of each is used for the final tooth, though a temporary crown (D6085) may be listed separately.
• Optional extras, like a particular material. Ask what each adds and whether your plan covers it.

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The steps happen over months, so the charges and claims may come in stages. Each claim gets its own Explanation of Benefits. Keep them together so you can follow what's been paid. See My bill doesn't match my EOB.