These standard dental procedure codes are used across Australia by dentists, health funds, Medicare, TAC and Workcover to classify treatments and benefits. At Melbourne Dental Implants Studio, we help patients understand item numbers and treatment costs clearly and transparently.
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The common item numbers used for dental implants may vary between health funds and treatment plans. If you are considering Single & Multiple Implants, Immediate Dental Implants, or Full Mouth Dental Implants, these codes can help you understand your quote and potential rebates.
661, 663, 664, 665, 666, 668, 669, 671, 672, 673, 678, 679, 684, 688, 689, 691
If bone augmentation is required before implant treatment, additional item numbers may apply. Learn more about Bone Grafts and Sinus Lifts and Complex Bone Augmentation (GBR).
234, 235, 236, 237, 238
611 — Resin Crown
613 — Full Porcelain or Ceramic Crown
615 — Porcelain Crown with metal base
618 — Full Metal Crown (alloy cost may be additional for Gold)
643 — Ceramic Pontic (to replace a missing tooth)
672 — Ceramic Crown for a Dental Implant
The code 572 is for temporary crowns, but we INCLUDE the temporary in our prices – we do NOT charge extra for it.
Porcelain veneers — 583, 582
Composite veneers — 526, 536
Ceramic onlays — 551, 552, 554, 554, 555, 556
White coloured fillings in rear teeth — 531, 532, 533, 534, 535
White coloured fillings in front teeth — 521, 522, 523, 524, 525
Metal fillings: (These are no longer carried out in good dental practices in Australia due to the risks of Mercury) — 511, 512, 613, 514, 515
Fissure Sealants: (These are minimally invasive options often used for kids.)
161, 162
Simple extractions — 311
Complex extractions — 314, 316, 322, 323, 324
213 — Emergency treatment of a periodontal issue
221 — A measurement report on the health of your gums
222 — Root planing for a single tooth, or a couple of teeth
250 — Gum treatment for a quadrant (1/4 of your mouth)
251 — A follow up visit to monitor or complete a course of periodontal treatment
151 — Sports Mouthguards
811 — Retainer for post Orthodontic treatment
965 — Occlusal Splint (for teeth grinding issues)
Root canal treatment is usually undertaken over three visits. Note that the number of items 416 and 418 reflect the number of roots in the tooth being treated.
First Visit
419 — Removal of the nerve
Second Visit
415 — Cleaning out the nerve canal
416 — Each additional canal
Third Visit
417 — Filling the nerve canal
418 — Each additional canal
Retreatment
453 / 455 — additional cleaning of the canals
Where the tooth is sound, we do not charge extra for the final filling. Many dentists do so, which we don’t really think is fair, unless the tooth was broken down initially.
We have an offer where you pay only $235 for a full check up and clean, which may mean Health Fund members have nothing to pay out of pocket.
011 or 012 –—Consultation
022 — Xrays of the teeth
071 — Models of the teeth
072 — Photographic imaging
114 — Dental cleaning
121 — Flouride treatment
221 — Gum measurements
Members of HCF, GMHBA, MyOwn Insurance, Frank Health Insurance, and others can have the following item numbers at their Check Up & Cleans with NO GAP TO PAY twice in any 12 month period — 011, 022, 071, 072, 114, 121, 221
We may use additional codes in some circumstances:
111 — Cleaning for kids
115 — Where an additional cleaning is required
165 — Desensitizing procedure
711 — Upper Denture
712 — Lower Denture
719 —Upper & Lower Denture
722 / 722 — Acrylic denture base
727 / 728 — Metal denture base
In addition, the number of teeth (733) and clasps (731) or rests (732) may be charged depending on how many are needed.
022 — Intraoral radiograph (per exposure)
026 — Cone Beam Volumetric Tomography
035 — Xray of temporomandibular joint (TMJ)
037 — OPG Xray / Panoramic radiograph
039 — Computed Tomography of the skull
087 / 088 / 099 / 090 / 091 — Radiographic interpretation/reporting
Home whitening usually uses item 119 (twice).
In chair whitening will either be 118 once, twice, or multiple times – depending on the health fund requirements.
Sometimes desensitising and remineralisation of the teeth is charged (121 / 123 / 165) depending on the patient and their insurance.
If you have received a quote from another dentist, we invite you to book a consultation and discuss your treatment options with our team. Please bring any relevant X-rays, reports and item numbers so we can provide a clear and personalised assessment.
We focus on transparent pricing, advanced technology and personalised care to help patients make informed decisions about their oral health and implant treatment.
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