When the doctor performs a root canal (D3330) through an existing crown, when filling the tooth back up to re-conform tooth strength, is there another code we should be using (such as a buildup D2950) for this fill or would it be included in the root canal code (D3330)?

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When the doctor performs a root canal (D3330) through an existing crown, when filling the tooth back up to re-conform tooth strength, is there another code we should be using (such as a buildup D2950) for this fill or would it be included in the root canal code (D3330)?

When the doctor performs a root canal (D3330) through an existing crown, when filling the tooth back up to re-conform tooth strength, is there another code we should be using (such as a buildup D2950) for this fill or would it be included in the root canal code (D3330)?

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If the filling is a final resotration you would use code D2391

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