CPT Code 41899: Unlisted Procedure, Dentoalveolar Structures

CPT code 41899 is used to report unlisted dental procedures involving the dentoalveolar structures, such as the alveolar bone or surrounding tissues, when no specific CPT code applies. It typically captures unique or complex surgical interventions on the teeth or jaw that are not described elsewhere in the code set.

No specific CPT code has replaced 41899, as it continues to serve as the default unlisted procedure code for unusual or non-standard dental and oral surgeries. When a more descriptive code becomes available, it should be used instead of 41899.

CPT code 00170 is used to report general anesthesia for intraoral procedures, while 41899 captures the unlisted dental or dentoalveolar procedure being performed. These codes are often submitted together when a patient undergoes complex oral surgery requiring anesthesia in a monitored setting.

The appropriate CPT code for general anesthesia during wisdom teeth removal is 00170. This code applies when the procedure takes place in a surgical or hospital setting under the care of an anesthesiologist or qualified provider.