CDT D3221
Gross pulpal debridement
Last reviewed August 2026 · DataLily AI data team
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CDT D3221 at a glance
- Code
- D3221
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Gross pulpal debridement
- Category
- ASC Ancillary
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (ancillary)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is CDT code D3221?
CDT D3221 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code for gross pulpal debridement. Its official short descriptor is "Gross pulpal debridement". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Ancillary.
Is CDT D3221 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CDT D3221 is an ancillary service that can be provided in the ASC setting when it supports a surgical procedure.
Where is CDT D3221 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Reference information about ASC eligibility and typical procedure setting. Codes, descriptors, and ASC-eligibility status change over time. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against current guidance and individual payer policy before scheduling or billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Read the DataLily AI data methodology.