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CDT Code D8681

Official Description

Removable orthodontic retainer adjustment

Short Descr	Removable orthodontic retainer adjustment
Medium Descr	Removable orthodontic retainer adjustment

D8010-D8999 XI. Orthodontics

D8660-D8704 Other Orthodontic Services

D8660 Pre-orthodontic treatment examination to monitor growth and development

D8670 Periodic orthodontic treatment visit

D8671 Periodic orthodontic treatment visit associated with orthognathic surgery

D8680 Orthodontic retention (removal of appliances, construction and placement of retainer(s))

D8681 Removable orthodontic retainer adjustment

D8695 Removal of fixed orthodontic appliances for reasons other than completion of treatment

D8696 Repair of orthodontic appliance - maxillary

D8697 Repair of orthodontic appliance - mandibular

D8698 Re-cement or re-bond fixed retainer - maxillary

D8699 Re-cement or re-bond fixed retainer - mandibular

D8701 Repair of fixed retainer, includes reattachment - maxillary

D8702 Repair of fixed retainer, includes reattachment - mandibular

D8703 Replacement of lost or broken retainer - maxillary

D8704 Replacement of lost or broken retainer - mandibular

Date	Action	Notes
2016-01-01	Added	Added

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