D7111 — Extraction, coronal remnants — primary tooth
D7111 removes the leftover crown fragments of a baby tooth that has mostly broken down, which is simpler than a full extraction.
This code belongs to a set of two covering simple extraction. The clinical detail lives in the simple extraction guide; the code-level detail is here.
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.
The conditions built into D7111
Dentition — a primary (baby) tooth. The restoration only has to survive until the tooth is shed naturally, which changes what counts as adequate treatment and usually rules out the more expensive alternatives.
Where the line falls between D7111 and the rest
D7140 — Extraction, erupted tooth or exposed root (elevation and/or forceps removal): It is the straightforward extraction of a tooth or exposed root with elevators and forceps, cutting neither gum nor bone.
That code and D7111 are the whole group — nothing else in the code set describes this procedure. Two of these codes on one estimate is not necessarily an error, but it is always worth asking what each line is for.
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 |
|---|---|
| D7111 | Extraction, coronal remnants — primary tooth — this page |
| D7140 | Extraction, erupted tooth or exposed root (elevation and/or forceps removal) |
Questions about D7111
What does dental code D7111 mean?
D7111 records extraction, coronal remnants, primary tooth — one of the oral and maxillofacial surgery codes.
What is the typical fee for D7111?
Plan for $150–$400 as the full fee. Two practices a few miles apart can sit at opposite ends of that range for the same work.
Does dental insurance cover D7111?
It is generally a covered benefit in the basic oral surgery category, typically 70–80%. Frequency limits and waiting periods are the usual reasons a claim is refused.
What is the difference between D7111 and D7140?
D7140 is extraction, erupted tooth or exposed root, elevation and/or forceps removal: it is the straightforward extraction of a tooth or exposed root with elevators and forceps, cutting neither gum nor bone. They share a section of the code set and very little else, so the comparison worth making is on what each involves rather than on which is cheaper.
Also known as: tooth extraction, pulling a tooth, simple extraction, dry socket, tooth removal.