D1110
Pronunciation: dee eleven ten
Also written as: D1110 — Adult Prophylaxis (CDT Code D1110)
The CDT procedure code for an adult prophylaxis (professional cleaning), representing removal of plaque, calculus, and stain from dentition of a permanent or transitional dentition patient.
Full Definition
D1110 is the procedure code designated by the Current Dental Terminology (CDT) system for an adult prophylaxis, defined as scaling and polishing performed on patients aged 14 and older with a permanent or transitional dentition. It is one of the most frequently used codes in dental hygiene billing and appears in insurance claim forms, treatment plans, and fee schedules. Editors reviewing dental billing documents, insurance pre-authorisation letters, and clinical management software content must ensure D1110 is not confused with D1120 (child prophylaxis, for patients under 14) or D4910 (periodontal maintenance). Misuse of these codes constitutes a compliance error and may constitute fraud.
Usage
Usage note: Always render as 'D1110' with a capital D and no spaces. Do not substitute narrative descriptions for the code in billing documents. Confirm patient age and periodontal status before using D1110 vs. D4910.
In Context
- "The insurance claim submitted D1110 for a patient with a documented history of periodontal disease — the editor flagged this as potentially incorrect, as D4910 may be more appropriate." — Dental billing document review
- "The fee schedule listed D1110 at the same rate for all adult age groups, which the office manager confirmed was consistent with the payer contract." — Dental practice fee schedule