D5953 — Speech aid prosthesis, adult
D5953 is the adult version of that same speech aid prosthesis.
14 codes describe maxillofacial appliance, and this is one of them. What separates it from the other 13 is the subject of this page; the maxillofacial appliance guide covers the treatment itself.
Three things matter when this code turns up on paperwork: what it obliges the practice to have actually done, what it is worth, and which nearby code it is not. All three are set out below.
Told apart from the codes it is confused with
D5952 — Speech aid prosthesis, pediatric: It is the same procedure with one word changed: pediatric rather than adult.
D5951 — Feeding aid: It is the feeding aid that closes a cleft or defect so that an infant can feed.
D5960 — Speech aid prosthesis, modification: It is the same procedure with one word changed: modification rather than adult.
D5982 — Surgical stent: It is the surgical stent that holds a graft or a dressing in position while the site heals.
D5953 sits in a group of 14 codes in total; the remainder are linked at the foot of this page. None of these are interchangeable, even though they sound as though they might be. Checking that the code on your estimate is the one that matches the planned treatment takes a minute and prevents most billing surprises.
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 D5953
What does dental code D5953 mean?
It is the entry for speech aid prosthesis, adult. A practice cannot use it for anything broader than that, which is what makes the code useful to you.
What should I expect to pay for D5953?
The usual range is $1,800–$6,000. Anything well outside it is worth a question rather than an assumption.
Is D5953 a covered benefit?
Usually yes, as medical / maxillofacial treatment at variable — but coverage turns on your own policy, its annual maximum and any waiting period.
What is the difference between D5953 and D5952?
D5952 is speech aid prosthesis, pediatric: it is the same procedure with one word changed: pediatric rather than adult. The rest of the procedure is the same, which is why the two get substituted for one another on estimates.
Also known as: radiation carrier, fluoride tray, surgical stent, speech aid, feeding appliance.