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D1110 and D4910 both describe a dental cleaning — but billing the wrong one is one of the fastest ways to trigger a denial or an insurance audit flag. This 2026 guide breaks down exactly when a patient qualifies for routine adult prophylaxis versus periodontal maintenance, the documentation each code requires, why they can't be billed interchangeably, and the frequency and treatment-history rules that determine which one actually applies.