D2975 — Coping
D2975 is a coping, a thin cap cemented over a prepared tooth to protect it or to carry an overdenture.
two codes describe provisional crown / coping, and this is one of them. What separates it from the other one is the subject of this page; the provisional crown / coping guide covers the treatment itself.
What the number specifies, what it costs, what your plan is likely to do with it, and the named differences between it and the codes around it — in that order.
D2975 against the codes beside it
D2799 — Provisional (temporary) crown: It is the interim version.
That code and D2975 are the whole group — nothing else in the code set describes this procedure. 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.
| Code | Procedure |
|---|---|
| D2975 | Coping — this page |
| D2799 | Provisional (temporary) crown |
Questions about D2975
D2975 — what is it?
Read literally, D2975 means coping — and payers do read it literally.
How much does D2975 cost?
The usual range is $400–$950. Anything well outside it is worth a question rather than an assumption.
How do dental plans handle D2975?
Usually yes, as major treatment at variable — but coverage turns on your own policy, its annual maximum and any waiting period.
What is the difference between D2975 and D2799?
D2799 is provisional (temporary) crown: it is the interim version. Everything else about the appointment is identical, so the record has to show that one detail for D2975 to be the defensible code.
Also known as: temporary crown, provisional crown, interim crown, coping.