D5982 — Surgical stent
D5982 is the surgical stent that holds a graft or a dressing in position while the site heals.
This code belongs to a set of 14 covering maxillofacial appliance. The clinical detail lives in the maxillofacial appliance guide; the code-level detail is here.
Everything on this page is about the code itself — its conditions, its fee, its benefit handling, and the precise point at which it stops applying and a neighbouring code starts.
Where the line falls between D5982 and the rest
D5983 — Radiation carrier: It is the radiation carrier that positions radioactive material precisely against the tissue being treated.
D5984 — Radiation shield: It is the shield that keeps radiation off healthy tissue during treatment.
D5985 — Radiation cone locator: It is the cone locator that reproduces the same beam position at every radiotherapy appointment.
D5986 — Fluoride gel carrier: It is the custom tray that holds fluoride gel against the teeth, made for patients at very high decay risk after radiotherapy.
D5982 sits in a group of 14 codes in total; the remainder are linked at the foot of this page. Reviewers compare the narrative against the code rather than the other way round, so the question worth asking is what the notes will say.
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 D5982
What is D5982 on my dental bill?
Surgical stent, reported under a single maxillofacial prosthetics code.
How much does D5982 cost?
Typically $400–$1,200 before insurance, depending on local fees and the complexity of the individual case.
How do dental plans handle D5982?
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 D5982 and D5983?
D5983 is radiation carrier: it is the radiation carrier that positions radioactive material precisely against the tissue being treated. Because they describe different work, D5982 and D5983 can legitimately appear on the same treatment plan — they are not alternatives to choose between.
Also known as: radiation carrier, fluoride tray, surgical stent, speech aid, feeding appliance.