Creation of Digital 3D Model from Surface Mesh Files

Summer 2026 pages 5-10 CLINICAL EXAMPLE 2 Creation of Digital 3D Model from Surface Mesh Files CLINICAL INDICATION A 32-year-old male presents with a comminuted fracture of the body of the right mandible. The patient's surgeon requests a digital three-dimensional (3D) surface mesh of the mandible and its fragments to help determine the best approach and technique for reconstruction. The surface mesh is intended to be used as a 3D portable document format (PDF) and not for 3D printing. PROCEDURE Creation of a digital 3D model from surface mesh files for 3D PDF TECHNIQUE The patient's preexisting mandible computed...

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Article Overview

This Summer 2026 article presents a clinical example involving digital 3D modeling from medical imaging and discusses related CPT and ICD-10-CM coding topics. It covers the case context, imaging and modeling workflow, documentation, and general considerations associated with the services addressed. The article is relevant to medical coders, physicians, and clinical teams working with patient-specific digital models.

Why This Topic Matters

Digital modeling workflows can involve multiple technical and clinical contributors as well as distinct service components. The article provides context for understanding how these services and related coding topics are discussed in a clinical case.

Article Sections

  1. CLINICAL EXAMPLE 2

    Introduces a clinical case involving a digital 3D model created from surface mesh files.

  2. CLINICAL INDICATION

    Presents the clinical context and the requested use of the digital model.

  3. PROCEDURE

    Identifies the general type of digital modeling service performed.

  4. TECHNIQUE

    Describes the imaging, segmentation, and digital modeling workflow at a broad level.

  5. FINDINGS

    Summarizes the source imaging and the general components represented in the model.

  6. IMPRESSION

    Provides a summary of the completed modeling work and its quality review.

  7. HOW TO CODE

    Lists the coding topics associated with the case and its documented services.

  8. DISCUSSION

    Discusses CPT and ICD-10-CM topics related to digital 3D modeling, associated services, time, and documentation.

What You Will Learn

  • The clinical and technical context presented for digital 3D models made from surface mesh files.
  • The broad service categories and code sets discussed in connection with digital modeling.
  • The article’s coverage of time, documentation, and related digital modeling or printing services.
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Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders and coding auditors
  • Physicians and other qualified health care professionals
  • Oral and maxillofacial surgery teams
  • Radiology and medical imaging professionals
  • Clinical teams involved in patient-specific digital modeling

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