D6090 — Repair implant-supported prosthesis, by report
D6090 repairs an implant-supported prosthesis by narrative, because what has broken and what it takes to fix it vary too much for a fixed fee.
One of eight implant repair and removal codes. If you are trying to understand the treatment, start with the implant repair and removal guide; if you are trying to understand this line on your estimate, you are in the right place.
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.
D6090 in detail
Documentation — by report. A written narrative describing what was done and why no specific code applied has to accompany the claim. Submitted without one it is not assessed, it is simply returned.
D6090 compared with its closest relatives
D6091 — Replacement of semi-precision/precision attachment component: It is the specific code to use in preference to a by-report one.
D6092 — Re-cement/re-bond implant/abutment-supported crown: It is the specific code to use in preference to a by-report one.
D6093 — Re-cement/re-bond implant/abutment-supported FPD: It is the specific code to use in preference to a by-report one.
D6095 — Repair implant abutment, by report: It is the same procedure specified for implant abutment rather than for implant-supported prosthesis.
D6090 sits in a group of eight codes in total; the remainder are linked at the foot of this page. The practical point: confirm which of these is going on the claim before treatment, not after. Corrections after submission mean a resubmission, a delay, and occasionally a fee you did not expect.
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 |
|---|---|
| D6090 | Repair implant-supported prosthesis, by report — this page |
| D6091 | Replacement of semi-precision/precision attachment component |
| D6092 | Re-cement/re-bond implant/abutment-supported crown |
| D6093 | Re-cement/re-bond implant/abutment-supported FPD |
| D6095 | Repair implant abutment, by report |
| D6096 | Remove broken implant retaining screw |
| D6100 | Implant removal (surgical) |
| D6105 | Removal of implant body (no bone graft/membrane) |
Questions about D6090
What is D6090 on my dental bill?
D6090 is shorthand for repair implant-supported prosthesis, by report — the same five characters every practice and every insurer in the country uses for it.
How much does D6090 cost?
Most private fees fall in $200–$900. Geography accounts for more of that spread than anything clinical.
Is D6090 a covered benefit?
Typically, yes — basic / major benefits, variable. What varies between plans is the frequency limit rather than whether the procedure is covered at all.
What is the difference between D6090 and D6091?
D6091 is replacement of semi-precision/precision attachment component: it is the specific code to use in preference to a by-report one. The rest of the procedure is the same, which is why the two get substituted for one another on estimates.
Also known as: implant repair, loose implant crown, implant removal, failed implant, attachment replacement.