D7140 — Extraction, erupted tooth or exposed root (elevation and/or forceps removal)
D7140 is the straightforward extraction of a tooth or exposed root with elevators and forceps, cutting neither gum nor bone.
Among the two codes in this group it is the workhorse — the one most practices report by default. The procedure behind it is explained at length in the simple extraction guide.
The sections below cover the conditions built into the code, what it tends to cost, what a dental plan is likely to pay, and where the line falls between this code and the ones next to it.
The nearby codes and how they differ
D7111 — Extraction, coronal remnants — primary tooth: It removes the leftover crown fragments of a baby tooth that has mostly broken down, which is simpler than a full extraction.
That code and D7140 are the whole group — nothing else in the code set describes this procedure. The safest question to ask is not "what does this cost" but "which code is going on the claim". The first answer changes; the second decides the first.
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 |
|---|---|
| D7140 | Extraction, erupted tooth or exposed root (elevation and/or forceps removal) — this page |
| D7111 | Extraction, coronal remnants — primary tooth |
Questions about D7140
What procedure is D7140?
The procedure behind the number is extraction, erupted tooth or exposed root, elevation and/or forceps removal, filed under oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Is D7140 expensive?
Between $200–$500 in most practices — and that is the figure before any benefit is applied, not what you would pay at the desk.
Will my plan pay for D7140?
In most cases yes, at the basic oral surgery rate: typically 70–80%. The annual maximum is what usually decides how much of that you actually see.
What is the difference between D7140 and D7111?
D7111 is extraction, coronal remnants, primary tooth: it removes the leftover crown fragments of a baby tooth that has mostly broken down, which is simpler than a full extraction. One does not substitute for the other; if both are listed, ask what each appointment is actually for.
Also known as: tooth extraction, pulling a tooth, simple extraction, dry socket, tooth removal.