Orthodontic Consult - Comprehensive oral evaluation – new or established patient – Used by a general dentist and/or a specialist when evaluating a patient comprehensively.

Pre-orthodontic treatment examination to monitor growth, development – Periodic observation, to determine when orthodontic treatment should begin. Diagnostic procedures separately.

Removable orthodontic retainer adjustment

Repair of fixed retainer, includes reattachment – maxillary

Replacement of lost or broken retainer – maxillary

Unspecified orthodontic procedure, by report – Used for procedure that is not adequately described by a code. Describe procedure

teledentistry – synchronous; real-time encounter Reported in addition to other procedures (e.g., diagnostic) delivered to the patient on the date of service.

teledentistry – asynchronous; information stored and forwarded to dentist for subsequent review Reported in addition to other procedures delivered to the patient on the date of service.