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Extraction, erupted tooth or exposed root (elevation and/or forceps removal)

Includes removal of tooth structure, minor smoothing of socket bone, and closure, as necessary.
Short Descr Extraction, erupted tooth or exposed root (elevation and/or
Medium Descr Extraction, erupted tooth or exposed root (elevation and/or forceps removal)
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2017-01-01 Changed Revision to existing procedure code nomenclature or descriptor (or both)
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