2012 ICD-9-CM Procedure Code 24 
Other Operations On Teeth, Gums, And Alveoli
- A child code below 24 with greater detail should be used.
2012 ICD-9-CM Procedure Code 24.0 Incision Of Gum Or Alveolar Bone
- 24.0 is a specific code and is valid to identify a procedure.
2012 ICD-9-CM Procedure Code 24.1 
Diagnostic Procedures On Teeth, Gums, And Alveoli
- A child code below 24.1 with greater detail should be used.
2012 ICD-9-CM Procedure Code 24.11 Biopsy Of Gum
- 24.11 is a specific code and is valid to identify a procedure.
2012 ICD-9-CM Procedure Code 24.12 Biopsy Of Alveoli
- 24.12 is a specific code and is valid to identify a procedure.
2012 ICD-9-CM Procedure Code 24.19 Other Diagnostic Procedures On Teeth, Gums, And Alveoli
- 24.19 is a specific code and is valid to identify a procedure.
2012 ICD-9-CM Procedure Code 24.2 Gingivoplasty
- 24.2 is a specific code and is valid to identify a procedure.
2012 ICD-9-CM Procedure Code 24.3 
Other Operations On Gum
- A child code below 24.3 with greater detail should be used.
2012 ICD-9-CM Procedure Code 24.31 Excision Of Lesion Or Tissue Of Gum
- 24.31 is a specific code and is valid to identify a procedure.
2012 ICD-9-CM Procedure Code 24.32 Suture Of Laceration Of Gum
- 24.32 is a specific code and is valid to identify a procedure.
2012 ICD-9-CM Procedure Code 24.39 Other
- 24.39 is a specific code and is valid to identify a procedure.
2012 ICD-9-CM Procedure Code 24.4 Excision Of Dental Lesion Of Jaw
- 24.4 is a specific code and is valid to identify a procedure.
2012 ICD-9-CM Procedure Code 24.5 Alveoloplasty
- 24.5 is a specific code and is valid to identify a procedure.
2012 ICD-9-CM Procedure Code 24.6 Exposure Of Tooth
- 24.6 is a specific code and is valid to identify a procedure.
2012 ICD-9-CM Procedure Code 24.7 Application Of Orthodontic Appliance
- 24.7 is a specific code and is valid to identify a procedure.
2012 ICD-9-CM Procedure Code 24.8 Other Orthodontic Operation
- 24.8 is a specific code and is valid to identify a procedure.
2012 ICD-9-CM Procedure Code 24.9 
Other Dental Operations
- A child code below 24.9 with greater detail should be used.
2012 ICD-9-CM Procedure Code 24.91 Extension Or Deepening Of Buccolabial Or Lingual Sulcus
- 24.91 is a specific code and is valid to identify a procedure.
2012 ICD-9-CM Procedure Code 24.99 Other
- 24.99 is a specific code and is valid to identify a procedure.