Published September 2026
1 of 5Alongside a bigger procedure, medicine sometimes gets added on its own
- Alongside a bigger procedure, medicine sometimes gets added on its own
- It might be a quick injection, given right in the office
- Or it might be medicine sent home with you to take on your own
- Either way, it shows up as its own small line, separate from the main treatment
- Most dental plans do not cover medicines, so ask the office how it will be billed
Who usually does it
general dentist. Any office.
One question worth asking
Is this something I could fill at a pharmacy instead?
Medicines and injections
Drugs given in the office by injection, such as an antibiotic or steroid, or medicine sent home with you after treatment.
This covers a drug given in the office rather than prescribed, such as an antibiotic or a steroid injection, and medicine handed to you to take away. It is a small line beside a bigger procedure. Most dental plans do not pay for medicines, so ask the office how it will be billed.
Codes for this
D9610Not usually coveredInjected medicineOne drug injected in the office, such as an antibiotic or steroid.per visit · Rarely doneD9612Not usually coveredTwo or more injected medicinesMore than one drug injected at the same visit.per visit · Rarely doneD9613Not usually coveredSlow injection of a medicineA drug is infiltrated slowly into tissue.per visit · Rarely doneD9630Not usually coveredMedicine to take homeMedicine or supplies given to you at the office rather than by prescription.per visit · Done sometimes
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