D7980 — Surgical sialolithotomy (salivary stone removal)
D7980 removes a stone blocking a salivary gland or its duct.
One of 18 other oral surgical procedures codes. If you are trying to understand the treatment, start with the other oral surgical procedures guide; if you are trying to understand this line on your estimate, you are in the right place.
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.
D7980 compared with its closest relatives
D7981 — Excision of salivary gland, by report: It is the by-report code used when nothing more specific fits.
D7982 — Sialodochoplasty (salivary duct repair): It repairs or reroutes a damaged salivary duct.
D7983 — Closure of salivary fistula: It closes a fistula that is leaking saliva through the skin or into the mouth.
D7990 — Emergency tracheotomy: It is the emergency tracheotomy performed to secure an airway.
D7980 sits in a group of 18 codes in total; the remainder are linked at the foot of this page. These distinctions exist because they change what was actually done. A claim for D7980 when the record describes one of the others is not a technicality — it is the difference between a paid claim and a returned one.
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 D7980
D7980 — what is it?
Surgical sialolithotomy, salivary stone removal. It belongs to the oral and maxillofacial surgery section of the code set.
What should I expect to pay for D7980?
Typically $700–$2,000 before insurance, depending on local fees and the complexity of the individual case.
Does dental insurance cover D7980?
Yes on most policies, treated as major oral surgery work at variable. A waiting period on a new policy is the commonest reason it is not.
Also known as: avulsed tooth, impacted canine exposure, oroantral fistula, salivary stone, vestibuloplasty.