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Fee Schedule POS

 

Know your treatment costs ahead-of-time, or verify charges for treatment, by using this list of approved procedures. The 99,000 dentists in the Careington POS network have agreed by contract to charge members these published fees (and listed discounts for specialist care).

 

 
     
DIAGNOSTIC (Exams, X-Rays)
ADA code   Procedure Typical Fee You Pay Savings
0120  periodic oral evaluation – established patient $51 $23 54% off
0140  limited oral evaluation – problem focused $76 $38 50% off
0150  comprehensive oral evaluation – new or established patient $90 $39 56% off
0160  detailed and extensive oral evaluation – problem focused, by report $158 $102 35% off
0170  re-evaluation – limited, problem focused (established patient; not post-operative visit) $73 $28 61% off
0180  comprehensive periodontal evaluation – new or established patient $95 $30 68% off
0210  intraoral – complete series (including bitewings) $131 $68 48% off
0220  intraoral – periapical first film $29 $13 55% off
0230  intraoral – periapical each additional film $25 $11 56% off
0240  intraoral – occlusal film $43 $18 58% off
0250  extraoral – first film $67 $25 62% off
0260  extraoral – each additional film $57 $25 56% off
0270  bitewing – single film $29 $14 51% off
0272  bitewings – two films $45 $21 53% off
0273  bitewings – three films $57 $24 57% off
0274  bitewings – four films $66 $29 56% off
0277  vertical bitewings – 7 to 8 films $101 $38 62% off
0330  panoramic film $110 $55 50% off
0340  cephalometric film $122 $68 44% off
0350  oral/facial photographic images $74 $31 58% off
0460  pulp vitality tests $57 $27 52% off
0470  diagnostic casts $115 $56 51% off
 
PREVENTIVE (Cleanings, etc.)
ADA code  Procedure Typical Fee You Pay Savings
1110  prophylaxis – adult $91 $46 49% off
1120  prophylaxis – child $67 $33 50% off
1203  topical application of fluoride – child $38 $18 52% off
1204  topical application of fluoride – adult $38 $20 47% off
1330  oral hygiene instructions $57 $33 42% off
1351  sealant – per tooth $56 $25 55% off
1510  space maintainer – fixed – unilateral $317 $161 49% off
1515  space maintainer – fixed – bilateral $428 $213 50% off
1520  space maintainer – removable – unilateral $388 $200 48% off
1525  space maintainer – removable – bilateral $488 $273 44% off
1550  re-cementation of space maintainer $88 $35 60% off
1555  removal of fixed space maintainer $79 20% Discount $15 off
 
RESTORATIVE (Fillings)
ADA code  Procedure Typical Fee You Pay Savings
2140  amalgam – one surface, primary or permanent $141 $60 57% off
2150  amalgam – two surfaces, primary or permanent $179 $77 56% off
2160  amalgam – three surfaces, primary or permanent $222 $93 58% off
2161  amalgam – four or more surfaces, primary or permanent $259 $113 56% off
2330  resin-based composite – one surface, anterior $164 $71 56% off
2331  resin-based composite – two surfaces, anterior $202 $89 55% off
2332  resin-based composite – three surfaces, anterior $253 $109 56% off
2335  resin-based composite – four or more surfaces or involving incisal angle (anterior) $313 $129 58% off
2390  resin-based composite crown, anterior $457 $182 60% off
2391  resin-based composite – one surface, posterior $181 $78 56% off
2392  resin-based composite – two surfaces, posterior $235 $109 53% off
2393  resin-based composite – three surfaces, posterior $291 $135 53% off
2394  resin-based composite – four or more surfaces, posterior $346 $140 59% off
 
RESTORATIVE (Crowns)
ADA code  Procedure Typical Fee You Pay Savings
2510  inlay – metallic – one surface $861 $330 61% off
2520  inlay – metallic – two surfaces $889 $374 57% off
2530  inlay – metallic – three or more surfaces $960 $431 55% off
2542  onlay – metallic-two surfaces $1006 $394 60% off
2543  onlay – metallic-three surfaces $1014 $442 56% off
2544  onlay – metallic-four or more surfaces $1041 $461 55% off
2610  inlay – porcelain/ceramic – one surface $922 $388 57% off
2620  inlay – porcelain/ceramic – two surfaces $955 $409 57% off
2630  inlay – porcelain/ceramic – three or more surfaces $1013 $436 56% off
2642  onlay – porcelain/ceramic – two surfaces $1017 $424 58% off
2643  onlay – porcelain/ceramic – three surfaces $1049 $457 56% off
2644  onlay – porcelain/ceramic – four or more surfaces $1087 $486 55% off
2650  inlay – resin-based composite – one surface $879 $255 70% off
2651  inlay – resin-based composite – two surfaces $896 $304 66% off
2652  inlay – resin-based composite – three or more surfaces $933 $319 65% off
2662  onlay – resin-based composite – two surfaces $953 $404 57% off
2663  onlay – resin-based composite – three surfaces $990 $412 58% off
2664  onlay – resin-based composite – four or more surfaces $1022 $432 57% off
2710  crown – resin-based composite (indirect) $968 $204 78% off
2720  crown – resin with high noble metal $1063 $563 47% off
2721  crown – resin with predominantly base metal $1014 $526 48% off
2722  crown – resin with noble metal $1031 $538 47% off
2740  crown – porcelain/ceramic substrate $1151 $575 50% off
2750  crown – porcelain fused to high noble metal $1119 $568 49% off
2751  crown – porcelain fused to predominantly base metal $1031 $529 48% off
2752  crown – porcelain fused to noble metal $1055 $542 48% off
2780  crown – 3/4 cast high noble metal $1064 $556 47% off
2781  crown – 3/4 cast predominantly base metal $1031 $535 48% off
2782  crown – 3/4 cast noble metal $1039 $554 46% off
2783  crown – 3/4 porcelain/ceramic $1094 $590 46% off
2790  crown – full cast high noble metal $1125 $547 51% off
2791  crown – full cast predominantly base metal $995 $522 47% off
2792  crown – full cast noble metal $1031 $530 48% off
2910  recement inlay, onlay, or partial coverage restoration $112 $48 57% off
2920  recement crown $112 $49 56% off
2930  prefabricated stainless steel crown – primary tooth $268 $134 50% off
2931  prefabricated stainless steel crown – permanent tooth $326 $151 53% off
2932  prefabricated resin crown $352 $164 53% off
2933  prefabricated stainless steel crown with resin window $367 $185 49% off
2940  protective restoration $123 $51 58% off
2950  core buildup, including any pins $268 $128 52% off
2951  pin retention – per tooth, in addition to restoration $75 $27 64% off
2952  post and core in addition to crown, indirectly fabricated $418 $194 53% off
2953  each additional indirectly fabricated post – same tooth $325 $124 61% off
2954  prefabricated post and core in addition to crown $334 $161 51% off
2955  post removal (not in conjunction with endodontic therapy) $296 $122 58% off
2957  each additional prefabricated post – same tooth $209 $59 71% off
2960  labial veneer (resin laminate) – chairside $669 $395 40% off
 
ENDODONTICS (Root Canals, etc.)
ADA code  Procedure Typical Fee You Pay Savings
3110  pulp cap – direct (excluding final restoration) $83 $35 57% off
3120  pulp cap – indirect (excluding final restoration) $85 $27 68% off
3220  therapeutic pulpotomy (excluding final restoration) – removal of pulp coronal to the dentinocemental junction and application of medicament $198 $83 58% off
3221  pulpal debridement, primary and permanent teeth $235 $81 65% off
3230  pulpal therapy (resorbable filling) – anterior, primary tooth (excluding final restoration) $282 $87 69% off
3240  pulpal therapy (resorbable filling) – posterior, primary tooth (excluding final restoration) $319 $94 70% off
3310  endodontic therapy, anterior tooth (excluding final restoration) $726 $349 51% off
3320  endodontic therapy, bicuspid tooth (excluding final restoration) $837 $426 49% off
3330  endodontic therapy, molar (excluding final restoration) $1014 $550 45% off
3331  treatment of root canal obstruction; non-surgical access $630 $213 66% off
3332  incomplete endodontic therapy; inoperable, unrestorable or fractured tooth $449 $192 57% off
3333  internal root repair of perforation defects $356 $94 73% off
3346  retreatment of previous root canal therapy – anterior $862 $469 45% off
3347  retreatment of previous root canal therapy – bicuspid $971 $553 43% off
3348  retreatment of previous root canal therapy – molar $1163 $666 42% off
3351  apexification/recalcification/pulpal regeneration – initial visit (apical closure/calcific repair of perforations, root resorption, pulp space disinfection, etc.) $365 $199 45% off
3352  apexification/recalcification/pulpal regeneration – interim medication replacement (apical closure/calcific repair of perforations, root resorption, pulp space disinfection, etc.) $267 $86 67% off
3353  apexification/recalcification – final visit (includes completed root canal therapy – apical closure/calcific repair of perforations, root resorption, etc.) $552 $291 47% off
3410  apicoectomy/periradicular surgery – anterior $703 $399 43% off
3421  apicoectomy/periradicular surgery – bicuspid (first root) $782 $437 44% off
3425  apicoectomy/periradicular surgery – molar (first root) $891 $493 44% off
3426  apicoectomy/periradicular surgery (each additional root) $428 $164 61% off
3430  retrograde filling – per root $282 $122 56% off
3450  root amputation – per root $495 $244 50% off
3470  intentional reimplantation (including necessary splinting) $809 $489 39% off
3910  surgical procedure for isolation of tooth with rubber dam $241 $63 73% off
3920  hemisection (including any root removal), not including root canal therapy $469 $191 59% off
3950  canal preparation and fitting of preformed dowel or post $270 $87 67% off
 
PERIODONTICS (Scaling / Deep Cleaning / Root Planing, etc.)
ADA code  Procedure Typical Fee You Pay Savings
4210  gingivectomy or gingivoplasty – four or more contiguous teeth or tooth bounded spaces per quadrant $633 $341 46% off
4211  gingivectomy or gingivoplasty – one to three contiguous teeth or tooth bounded spaces per quadrant $312 $113 63% off
4230  anatomical crown exposure – four or more contiguous teeth per quadrant $750 20% Discount $150 off
4231  anatomical crown exposure – one to three teeth per quadrant $600 20% Discount $120 off
4240  gingival flap procedure, including root planing – four or more contiguous teeth or tooth bounded spaces per quadrant $750 $401 46% off
4241  gingival flap procedure, including root planing – one to three contiguous teeth or tooth bounded spaces per quadrant $633 $289 54% off
4245  apically positioned flap $828 $363 56% off
4249  clinical crown lengthening – hard tissue $777 $458 41% off
4260  osseous surgery (including flap entry and closure) – four or more contiguous teeth or tooth bounded spaces per quadrant $1121 $647 42% off
4261  osseous surgery (including flap entry and closure) – one to three contiguous teeth or tooth bounded spaces per quadrant $895 $370 58% off
4263  bone replacement graft – first site in quadrant $719 $197 72% off
4264  bone replacement graft – each additional site in quadrant $572 $132 76% off
4266  guided tissue regeneration – resorbable barrier, per site $843 $237 71% off
4267  guided tissue regeneration – nonresorbable barrier, per site (includes membrane removal) $973 $304 68% off
4268  surgical revision procedure, per tooth $842 $367 56% off
4270  pedicle soft tissue graft procedure $844 $479 43% off
4271  free soft tissue graft procedure (including donor site surgery) $923 $493 46% off
4320  provisional splinting – intracoronal $511 $216 57% off
4321  provisional splinting – extracoronal $469 $189 59% off
4341  periodontal scaling and root planing – four or more teeth per quadrant $258 $116 55% off
4342  periodontal scaling and root planing – one to three teeth per quadrant $188 $57 69% off
4355  full mouth debridement to enable comprehensive evaluation and diagnosis $183 $78 57% off
4910  periodontal maintenance $139 $71 48% off
4920  unscheduled dressing change (by someone other than treating dentist) $103 $60 41% off
 
PROSTHODONTICS (Dentures – Removable, Partials, etc.)
ADA code  Procedure Typical Fee You Pay Savings
5110  complete denture – maxillary $1711 $754 55% off
5120  complete denture – mandibular $1711 $754 55% off
5130  immediate denture – maxillary $1828 $823 54% off
5140  immediate denture – mandibular $1829 $823 55% off
5211  maxillary partial denture – resin base (including any conventional clasps, rests and teeth) $1356 $740 45% off
5212  mandibular partial denture – resin base (including any conventional clasps, rests and teeth) $1359 $740 45% off
5213  maxillary partial denture – cast metal framework with resin denture bases (including any conventional clasps, rests and teeth) $1779 $835 53% off
5214  mandibular partial denture – cast metal framework with resin denture bases (including any conventional clasps, rests and teeth) $1781 $835 53% off
5281  removable unilateral partial denture – one piece cast metal (including clasps and teeth $1005 $486 51% off
5410  adjust complete denture – maxillary $90 $41 54% off
5411  adjust complete denture – mandibular $90 $41 54% off
5421  adjust partial denture – maxillary $90 $41 54% off
5422  adjust partial denture – mandibular $90 $41 54% off
5510  repair broken complete denture base $211 $82 61% off
5520  replace missing or broken teeth – complete denture (each tooth) $188 $68 63% off
5610  repair resin denture base $204 $89 56% off
5620  repair cast framework $286 $97 66% off
5630  repair or replace broken clasp $263 $117 55% off
5640  replace broken teeth – per tooth $188 $76 59% off
5650  add tooth to existing partial denture $223 $103 53% off
5660  add clasp to existing partial denture $271 $124 54% off
5710  rebase complete maxillary denture $591 $307 48% off
5711  rebase complete mandibular denture $586 $293 50% off
5720  rebase maxillary partial denture $560 $290 48% off
5721  rebase mandibular partial denture $558 $290 48% off
5730  reline complete maxillary denture (chairside) $373 $173 53% off
5731  reline complete mandibular denture (chairside) $371 $173 53% off
5740  reline maxillary partial denture (chairside) $366 $158 56% off
5741  reline mandibular partial denture (chairside) $371 $158 57% off
5750  reline complete maxillary denture (laboratory) $477 $231 51% off
5751  reline complete mandibular denture (laboratory) $477 $231 51% off
5760  reline maxillary partial denture (laboratory) $469 $227 51% off
5761  reline mandibular partial denture (laboratory) $469 $227 51% off
5810  interim complete denture (maxillary) $877 $373 57% off
5811  interim complete denture (mandibular) $876 $373 57% off
5820  interim partial denture (maxillary) $703 $300 57% off
5821  interim partial denture (mandibular) $703 $300 57% off
5850  tissue conditioning, maxillary $210 $72 65% off
5851  tissue conditioning, mandibular $209 $72 65% off
 
PROSTHODONTICS – FIXED (Bridges, Dentures, etc.)
ADA code  Procedure Typical Fee You Pay Savings
6210  pontic – cast high noble metal $1087 $497 54% off
6211  pontic – cast predominantly base metal $1014 $465 54% off
6212  pontic – cast noble metal $1031 $485 52% off
6240  pontic – porcelain fused to high noble metal $1116 $490 56% off
6241  pontic – porcelain fused to predominantly base metal $1031 $452 56% off
6242  pontic – porcelain fused to noble metal $1058 $477 54% off
6245  pontic – porcelain/ceramic $1136 $487 57% off
6250  pontic – resin with high noble metal $1073 $485 54% off
6251  pontic – resin with predominantly base metal $1055 $447 57% off
6252  pontic – resin with noble metal $1055 $461 56% off
6545  retainer – cast metal for resin bonded fixed prosthesis $854 $207 75% off
6548  retainer – porcelain/ceramic for resin bonded fixed prosthesis $947 $394 58% off
6720  crown – resin with high noble metal $1057 $546 48% off
6721  crown – resin with predominantly base metal $1031 $519 49% off
6722  crown – resin with noble metal $1047 $529 49% off
6740  crown – porcelain/ceramic $1153 $494 57% off
6750  crown – porcelain fused to high noble metal $1120 $559 50% off
6751  crown – porcelain fused to predominantly base metal $1014 $523 48% off
6752  crown – porcelain fused to noble metal $1048 $535 48% off
6780  crown – 3/4 cast high noble metal $1073 $529 50% off
6781  crown – 3/4 cast predominantly base metal $1030 $465 54% off
6782  crown – 3/4 cast noble metal $1055 $471 55% off
6783  crown – 3/4 porcelain/ceramic $1103 $479 56% off
6790  crown – full cast high noble metal $1103 $541 50% off
6791  crown – full cast predominantly base metal $1014 $512 49% off
6792  crown – full cast noble metal $1048 $531 49% off
6930  recement fixed partial denture $173 $65 62% off
6970  post and core in addition to fixed partial denture retainer, indirectly fabricated $429 $181 57% off
6972  prefabricated post and core in addition to fixed partial denture retainer $343 $147 57% off
6973  core build up for retainer, including any pins $271 $119 56% off
6975  coping – metal $704 $325 53% off
6976  each additional indirectly fabricated post – same tooth $302 $118 60% off
6977  each additional prefabricated post – same tooth $216 $71 67% off
 
ORAL SURGERY (Tooth Extractions, etc.)
ADA code  Procedure Typical Fee You Pay Savings
7111  extraction, coronal remnants – deciduous tooth $135 $64 52% off
7140  extraction, erupted tooth or exposed root (elevation and/or forceps removal) $174 $77 55% off
7210  surgical removal of erupted tooth requiring removal of bone and/or sectioning of tooth, and including elevation of mucoperiosteal flap if indicated $276 $135 51% off
7220  removal of impacted tooth – soft tissue $313 $153 51% off
7230  removal of impacted tooth – partially bony $396 $203 48% off
7240  removal of impacted tooth – completely bony $483 $238 50% off
7241  removal of impacted tooth – completely bony, with unusual surgical complications $577 $300 48% off
7250  surgical removal of residual tooth roots (cutting procedure) $313 $129 58% off
7270  tooth reimplantation and/or stabilization of accidentally evulsed or displaced tooth $563 $262 53% off
7272  tooth transplantation (includes reimplantation from one site to another and splinting and/or stabilization) $774 $298 61% off
7280  surgical access of an unerupted tooth $474 $287 39% off
7285  biopsy of oral tissue – hard (bone, tooth) $457 $465 -1% off
7286  biopsy of oral tissue – soft $326 $208 36% off
7310  alveoloplasty in conjunction with extractions – four or more teeth or tooth spaces, per quadrant $305 $142 53% off
7320  alveoloplasty not in conjunction with extractions -four or more teeth or tooth spaces, per quadrant $446 $353 20% off
7450  removal of benign odontogenic cyst or tumor – lesion diameter up to 1.25 cm $625 $414 33% off
7451  removal of benign odontogenic cyst or tumor – lesion diameter greater than 1.25 cm $822 $651 20% off
7460  removal of benign nonodontogenic cyst or tumor – lesion diameter up to 1.25 cm $590 $414 29% off
7461  removal of benign nonodontogenic cyst or tumor – lesion diameter greater than 1.25 cm $938 $651 30% off
7510  incision and drainage of abscess – intraoral soft tissue $235 $135 42% off
7910  suture of recent small wounds up to 5 cm $305 $190 37% off
7911  complicated suture – up to 5 cm $502 $473 5% off
7912  complicated suture – greater than 5 cm $834 $675 19% off
7951  sinus augmentation with bone or bone substitutes $3272 20% Discount $654 off
7960  frenulectomy – also known as frenectomy or frenotomy – separate procedure not incidental to another procedure $447 $239 46% off
7970  excision of hyperplastic tissue – per arch $516 $307 40% off
7971  excision of pericoronal gingiva $266 $97 63% off
 
ORTHODONTICS (Braces – Children and Adults, etc.)
ADA code  Procedure Typical Fee You Pay Savings
8010  limited orthodontic treatment of the primary dentition $2200 20% Discount $440 off
8020  limited orthodontic treatment of the transitional dentition $2619 20% Discount $523 off
8030  limited orthodontic treatment of the adolescent dentition $3096 20% Discount $619 off
8040  limited orthodontic treatment of the adult dentition $3342 20% Discount $668 off
8050  interceptive orthodontic treatment of the primary dentition $2628 20% Discount $525 off
8060  interceptive orthodontic treatment of the transitional dentition $2770 20% Discount $554 off
8070  comprehensive orthodontic treatment of the transitional dentition $5134 20% Discount $1026 off
8080  comprehensive orthodontic treatment of the adolescent dentition $5186 20% Discount $1037 off
8090  comprehensive orthodontic treatment of the adult dentition $5211 20% Discount $1042 off
8210  removable appliance therapy $861 20% Discount $172 off
8660  pre-orthodontic treatment visit $407 20% Discount $81 off
 
ADJUNCTIVE SERVICES (Anesthesia, Analgesia, etc.)
ADA code  Procedure Typical Fee You Pay Savings
9110  palliative (emergency) treatment of dental pain – minor procedure $130 $49 62% off
9120  fixed partial denture sectioning $244 20% Discount $48 off
9211  regional block anesthesia $95 $22 76% off
9215  local anesthesia in conjunction with operative or surgical procedures $66 $15 77% off
9230  inhalation of nitrous oxide / anxiolysis, analgesia $80 $27 66% off
9310  consultation – diagnostic service provided by dentist or physician other than requesting dentist or physician $134 $103 23% off
9410  house/extended care facility call $243 $136 44% off
9420  hospital or ambulatory surgical center call $305 $187 38% off
9430  office visit for observation (during regularly scheduled hours) – no other services performed $79 $35 55% off
9440  office visit – after regularly scheduled hours $180 $63 65% off
9910  application of desensitizing medicament $68 $22 67% off
9911  application of desensitizing resin for cervical and/or root surface, per tooth $81 $32 60% off
9941  fabrication of athletic mouthguard $268 $77 71% off
9950  occlusion analysis – mounted case $361 $136 62% off
9951  occlusal adjustment – limited $188 $61 67% off
9952  occlusal adjustment – complete $700 $348 50% off
9970  enamel microabrasion $211 $47 77% off
 
DISCLAIMERS
* Typical fees based on the 80th percentile of the National Dental Advisory Service Comprehensive Fee Report for 2012

General Information
  • This schedule applies to services provided by a participating Careington General Dentist. The purpose of this schedule is to establish the maximum fee that a General Dentist will charge for each procedure. Member is responsible for all charges at the time of service. Participating Specialists (Board Certified or Advanced Degree) do not charge according to a fee schedule. Participating Specialists will give a 20% discount off of their normal fees. Fee schedules are subject to change without prior notification to members.
  • Procedures not listed on this schedule will be discounted at 20% off of the General Dentist’s normal fee.
  • If the General Dentist’s normal fee for any procedure is less than the fee listed on this schedule, the dentist will charge 20% off of their normal fee for that procedure.
Lab Fees
  • Any procedure involving lab fees will incur additional costs. All applicable lab fees are the full responsibility of the member and are subject to no discount.
Providers
  • While all participating Careington providers are professionally licensed in the state in which they practice, Careington does not guarantee the quality of service of the providers. Any quality of care concerns involving any participating Careington provider should be directed in writing to: Careington International, Attn. Provider Relations, PO Box 2568, Frisco, Texas 75034. Please call 800-372-7615 if you have any further questions.