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posted March 2, 2016 11:25 pm in reply to PANO D0330 is taken for denture procedures. And no teeth exist. Could the code still claim out?

posted February 17, 2016 10:58 am in reply to I was advised that our dental hygienist cannot diagnose a patient but in ICD10, if a patient comes in for a prophy, should they use the two following diagnosis? If so, if the abnormal dental cleaning is used, the hygienist would have to add the abnormal diagnosis. At this point, does the dental provider have to add an addendum stating the abnormality? What is required?Dental cleaning Z01.20 Dental cleaning with abnormal finding Z01.21

posted February 2, 2016 12:09 pm in reply to Is the CDC certification exam using ICD10 or ICd9?

posted January 25, 2016 5:12 pm in reply to Where can I find information regarding how we charge out the insurance companies, if we were running a $78.00 special for Comp Exam, FMX, Prophy? I need to find out if I should be writing off the balance on the accounts, IF insurance pays @ least the $78.00. We are in Louisiana - Jefferson Parish.

posted January 7, 2016 2:43 pm in reply to Can you bill for a 4342 for tooth #3 and 4341 of the upper right quad on the same day?

posted January 6, 2016 12:53 pm in reply to When is the correct time to bill for a pfm crown, at the prep apt or the seating?

posted December 23, 2015 4:11 pm in reply to Now that ICD10 has been implemented. I have a question about who is allowed to assign diagnosis codes, specifically hygienists are they allowed to assign diagnosis codes?

posted December 9, 2015 6:14 am in reply to should you bill medical insurance if a patient was referred to dental office for clearance before a medical procedure.

posted November 10, 2015 4:56 pm in reply to We have recently learned about the Dr. Chao Pinhole Technique Perio treatment and was curious if you knew which CDT code is best suited for insurance billing. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

posted November 7, 2015 12:47 pm in reply to I received my certification for CDC. Does this include being certified biller? Please let me know thanks so very much. Valorie T.