NMPC Dental Procedure Codes
Dental treatment codes are a standardized system describing specific dental procedures and services performed by dentists in Bulgaria. The main goal of this system is to introduce a single terminology that will not only unify the descriptions of dental services in the country, but also facilitate the understanding and mutual recognition of treatments between Bulgaria and other countries in Europe.
Initially, there were about 11 dental treatment codes. However, in August 2024, they were increased and refined to 403 separate codes (with the Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 42 of 2004 on the introduction of classification statistical systems for coding diseases and health-related problems and medical procedures, published in the State Gazette, issue 69 of August 16, 2024, entering into force on January 1, 2025). This significant increase aims to ensure unambiguous, transparent and detailed designation of all performed dental interventions in one patient. This way, better control, higher quality of reporting and a more accessible information base are achieved for both medical specialists and patients.
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Dental Code
Popular searches: Dental status, Oral examination or browse the guide with all dental codes.
Comprehensive oral examination
Treatments related to this code:
- Caries treatment in two visits
- Professional Oral Hygiene
- Treatment of a cavity on a front tooth in a single visit
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Oral examination
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Excludes: dental status.Treatments related to this code:
- Caries treatment in two visits
- Professional Oral Hygiene
- Treatment of a cavity on a front tooth in a single visit
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Follow-up oral examination
Treatments related to this code:
- Caries treatment in two visits
- Professional Oral Hygiene
- Treatment of a cavity on a front tooth in a single visit
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Sample dental treatment protocols
Popular searches: Clinical Oral Hygiene, Caries Treatment or browse the entire dental treatment code directory.
When entering the review in the Bulgarian HIS, you can use the following codes:
- 97011-01 - Oral examination (uncomplicated).
- 92505-98 - Terminal anesthesia.
- 97929-00 - Medicinal filling in a tooth.
- 97572-01 - Temporary restoration of a tooth.
- 97521-01 - Adhesive restoration of a front tooth, 1 surface (or use code [97522-01] for 2 surfaces or [97523-01] for 3 or more surfaces).
- 97531-00 - Adhesive restoration of a back tooth, 1 surface (or use code [97532-00] for 2 surfaces or [97533-00] for 3 or more surfaces).
Other commonly used codes in the procedure may include:
Lecturer in Updent.
Specialist in Endodontics, Digital Dentistry, and International Lecturer in Updent.
The following procedures may be included in the treatment protocol for calculus and plaque removal in the dental office: examination, cleaning and polishing of the teeth.\n\nAlthough the Bulgrian NHIF covers only one dental examination per year, an additional examination is recorded with each patient visit to the Bulgarian HIS (without filling in a dental status).
When entering the review in the Bulgarian HIS, you can use the following codes:
Lecturer in Updent.
Specialist in Endodontics, Digital Dentistry, and International Lecturer in Updent.
During the treatment of a cavity on a front tooth in a single visit, the following steps are typically performed and can be reported in the Bulgarian Health Information System (НЗИС) using specific codes:
- Oral Examination An initial assessment of the oral cavity to identify and evaluate the cavity.
- Terminal Anesthesia Application of local anesthesia to numb the area around the affected tooth, ensuring a painless procedure.
- Adhesive Restoration of a Front Tooth Restoring the affected tooth with adhesive material for one surface (use [97522-01] for two surfaces or [97523-01] for three or more surfaces).
These steps ensure accurate diagnosis, pain management, and effective restoration of the tooth’s function and appearance. While the Bulgarian National Health Insurance Fund generally covers only one dental examination per year, additional reviews without a full dental status can be reported in НЗИС for each visit.
To log the review in the Bulgarian HIS, you can use the following codes:
Other commonly used codes in the procedure may include:
Lecturer in Updent.
Specialist in Endodontics, Digital Dentistry, and International Lecturer in Updent.
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Dr. Dimitar Kosturkov
Specialist in Endodontics, Digital Dentistry, and International Lecturer in Updent.
Prof. Todor Uzunov
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A list of updates to dental codes and sample treatments by code.
Tagging Frequently Used Dental Codes and Example Treatments with Codes
- Added tags to dental codes to highlight frequently used ones, making them easier to find. Special thanks to Yoana!
Initial Publication of All Dental Codes
- Published all 403 dental codes in accordance with the amendments promulgated in State Gazette, Issue 69 of August 16, 2024.
- Added detailed descriptions of example treatments for each code to facilitate usage by dentists and patients.
- Improved structure and organization of information for better accessibility and searchability.
- Included clarifications on the scope of services corresponding to the new codes.