ADA Code for Crown Removal: Your Secret Weapon for Stress-Free Billing & Profit

June 19, 2025
Topics: Dental
Written by: Lisa Rasmussen

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Hey Tooth Titan!

Ever felt like the ADA code for crown removal is more mysterious than the Bermuda Triangle? You’re not alone. Thousands of dentists scratch their heads daily wondering if they billed it right — or worse, left money on the table. Let’s fix that. Now.


The Gritty Reality: Why Knowing the ADA Code for Crown Removal Matters

Okay, confession time: Dentists lose thousands every year because of undercoding or — brace yourself — not coding crown removals at all.

Here’s the breakdown:

  • Removing a crown isn’t always included in prep fees.

  • Insurance may not cover it unless coded correctly.

  • Mess it up and you risk audits, denials, or missed revenue.

The official ADA code for crown removal is D2940Protective Restoration. However, depending on your situation, D2941 (Interim Therapeutic Restoration) or even D9999 (Unspecified Adjunctive Procedure) may apply. ALWAYS check your insurance contracts and document, document, document!


Quick ADA Code Breakdown:

D2940 – Protective Restoration (includes removal when necessary)
D2941 – Interim Restoration (when more complex)
D9999 – Miscellaneous, when the patient’s crown came from another practice or you’re simply removing with no replacement plan (get your narrative straight!)

Pro Tip: If you’re removing and replacing the crown in one visit, the removal is typically included in the crown fee — don’t double-dip unless your policy allows it. Be ethical, be clear, and get paid what you’re worth.


The Bigger Picture: Crown Removal Is Just the Tip of the Revenue Iceberg

Knowing the ADA code for crown removal is smart billing. But it won’t save your practice from deeper leaks:

  • No-shows kill productivity.

  • Insurance write-offs devour profit.

  • Patients ghost you for cheaper deals elsewhere.

So… what’s a smart practice owner to do?


Membership Patients Don’t Sweat the ADA Code for Crown Removal

Imagine this: instead of fighting insurance for a $90 removal fee, your patient is on your in-house BoomCloud™ membership plan. They prepay monthly for check-ups, cleanings, discounts — and yes, crown removals when needed.

BoomCloud™ members:
✅ Show up more.
✅ Accept treatment faster.
✅ Spend 2–4X more than uninsured patients.
✅ Keep you profitable and free from insurance shackles.

Now that’s stress-free billing.


Real Story: How Dr. Morris Turned Crowns Into Cash Flow With BoomCloud™

Meet Dr. Morris — a true billing ninja from Denver. Before BoomCloud™, crown removals were a loss leader: patients quibbled over cost, insurance paid pennies, staff spent hours on appeals.

Then: Membership plans.

Within 8 months:

  • 289 patients signed up for his plan online.

  • MRR jumped to $13,500/month.

  • ARR hit $162,000/year — predictable, no insurance drama.

  • Patients stopped haggling. Crown removal? “No problem, Doc, just use my plan discount.”

He turned the ADA code for crown removal into a smile-making profit center.


MRR & ARR: The Ultimate Crown Insurance

MRR = Monthly Recurring Revenue
ARR = Annual Recurring Revenue

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With BoomCloud™:

  • You start every month in the green.

  • Patients feel like VIPs.

  • Less dependence on unpredictable insurance checks.


How to Use BoomCloud™ to Solve Crown Removal (and Everything Else)

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BoomCloud™’s 2023 data shows:

  • Members have 95% appointment attendance.

  • Spend 2–4X more than pay-as-you-go patients.

  • Generate 20–30% higher revenue per patient.

Crown removal? Bridge repair? Implant upgrade? They say YES because they trust you and see the value.


FAQs

Is the ADA code for crown removal always D2940?
Mostly, yes — but check your patient’s situation. Sometimes D2941 or D9999 fits better. Document it well!

Does BoomCloud™ help with insurance billing?
BoomCloud™ helps you reduce insurance dependence by growing your cash-paying, loyal patient base.

How fast can I get a membership plan running?
Under a week — BoomCloud™ coaches your team every step.

Is this legal?
Absolutely — BoomCloud™ is compliant and provides templates for every state.

Can this really replace lost insurance revenue?
Yup. Thousands of practices use BoomCloud™ to secure $10k–$20k in MRR and cut insurance write-offs.


Conclusion: Crown Codes + Membership = Practice Freedom

Let’s wrap this up, Tooth Wizard:
Knowing the ADA code for crown removal protects your revenue.
️ Having a BoomCloud™ membership plan multiplies it — by keeping patients loyal, treatment plans accepted, and cash flow steady.

No more begging insurance for pennies. No more fighting over a $90 crown removal. Just smooth, recurring income and happy patients.


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