D2792 — Crown — full cast noble metal
A crown is a custom-made cap that covers the entire visible part of a tooth. D2792 is the version in cast noble alloy, with no porcelain over it.
It is one of 15 codes covering crown. For the procedure itself rather than the code, see the crown guide; for the code, read on.
The detail below covers what the code obliges the record to show, the range of fees, the likely insurance outcome, and a comparison drawn code by code.
What D2792 specifies
Material — cast noble alloy, with no porcelain over it. A one-piece casting in a noble alloy — typically palladium-based — with no ceramic layer. It keeps most of the mechanical virtues of gold, particularly the ability to be finished to a very close margin and the low wear on the opposing tooth, at a lower metal cost. It is metal-coloured, so it is used where appearance does not matter and longevity does. The material is part of the code rather than a choice made afterwards, so D2792 is only the right code if that is what was actually used.
Coverage — full. The restoration wraps the whole circumference of the tooth, which is what holds a cracked or heavily restored tooth together rather than simply filling it.
D2792 compared with its closest relatives
D2791 — Crown — full cast predominantly base metal: It specifies cast predominantly base-metal alloy rather than cast noble alloy, with no porcelain over it.
D2790 — Crown — full cast high noble metal: It specifies cast high noble alloy, with no porcelain over it rather than cast noble alloy, with no porcelain over it.
D2794 — Crown — titanium and titanium alloys: It specifies titanium or a titanium alloy rather than cast noble alloy, with no porcelain over it.
D2783 — Crown — 3/4 porcelain/ceramic: It specifies all-ceramic, with no metal underneath rather than cast noble alloy, with no porcelain over it.
D2792 sits in a group of 15 codes in total; the remainder are linked at the foot of this page. There is no penalty for asking which of these is planned, and there is a real cost to finding out from an explanation of benefits weeks later.
Every code in this group
These codes describe the same broad procedure and differ in one respect each. Each has its own page with its own fee range and coverage notes.
Questions about D2792
What does dental code D2792 mean?
On a claim, D2792 tells the insurer that what was performed was crown, full cast noble metal.
How much does D2792 cost?
Typically $1,120–$2,595 before insurance, depending on local fees and the complexity of the individual case.
Is D2792 a covered benefit?
Plans generally pay it as major treatment, typically 50% after deductible, subject to whatever is left of your maximum for the year.
What is the difference between D2792 and D2791?
D2791 is crown, full cast predominantly base metal: it specifies cast predominantly base-metal alloy rather than cast noble alloy, with no porcelain over it. Because that is the only difference, a reviewer who disagrees with it simply reprices the claim to D2791 rather than refusing it.
Also known as: dental crown, cap, full coverage restoration, crown and bridge.