Published September 2026
Who usually does it
general dentist. Rarely offered; ask the office.
One question worth asking
What exactly does this code cover in my case?
Gold foil and other rare filling codes
Gold foil fillings are hand-packed gold restorations that almost no office does today, plus the catch-all code for a filling-type procedure that has no code of its own.
Gold foil is hand-packed into a small cavity in layers, a technique very few dentists still practice. The other code here is the catch-all used when a filling-type procedure has no code of its own, and it always needs a written description on the claim. Because these are unusual, ask the office to explain the line before treatment starts.
Codes for this
D2410UpgradeGold foil filling, one surfaceHand-packed gold on one surface; almost never done today.per surface · Rarely doneD2420UpgradeGold foil filling, two surfacesHand-packed gold on two surfaces.per surface · Rarely doneD2430UpgradeGold foil filling, three surfacesHand-packed gold on three surfaces.per surface · Rarely doneD2999BasicOther filling-type procedureThe catch-all code for a restorative procedure with no code of its own.per tooth · Rarely done
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