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Votes	Status	Answer
0 votes	approved	D0351 and D0330 would be the most appropriate codes for your procedure.... posted March 4, 2015 10:17 am in reply to I am trying to correctly code the following--have made many attempts, but none are apparently correct--how would you code for an initial capture, including coronal and sagittal views, along with a pano on the same day. The dentist consulted with an orthodontist prior to creating the 3-D image, and then they consulted together after the 3-D was constructed.
0 votes	approved	Yes it is possible to receive payment for non-periodontal gingivectomies...however you will first ne... posted February 28, 2015 6:41 am in reply to Is it possible to get a Gingivectomy paid for non perio reasons? My doctor performs them often to reach decay under the gum line. Thanks for any input!!!
-1 votes	approved	Nitrous oxide is billed using the same "D" code as it is considered a HCPCS code in Medicine.... posted February 26, 2015 12:28 pm in reply to How do you bill for inhalation of nitrous oxide (D9230) medical?
0 votes	approved	Nitrous Oxide is only covered when "Medical Necessity" is present (i.e. anxious state, down's syndro... posted February 25, 2015 11:37 pm in reply to It has been observed that almost all the dental insurance carriers are denying the charge for the code D9230 - Analgesia, Nitrous Oxide. What is the reason for the denial? Also, what is the alternate code that we can use to charge for this?
0 votes	approved	According to some carriers D0180 may be used by a general dentist if the patient is considered a "pe... posted February 23, 2015 9:15 pm in reply to Can a general dentist use D0180 and will insurance pay it? My answer would be NO. D0180 would be downgraded to D0150. Only Periodontist can use D0180.Is this correct?Thank you!!
0 votes	approved	This code is general used for root sensitivity and should not be used as a desensitizing agent for b... posted February 6, 2015 2:12 pm in reply to when can we bill the insurance code 9910?
-2 votes	approved	It would be appropriate to bill out separately for the housing assembly... there are 3 codes that wo... posted February 6, 2015 2:04 pm in reply to When modifying an existing denture to accommodate implants after implant surgery, we use code D5875. Our question however, is whether we should bill separately for the housing assembly portion that is imbedded in the retrofitted denture? It seems like in this case we should bill for the D5875 as well as D5862 (mini implants) or D6062 (full size implants)to cover the cost of the housings. Need your help. Thanks.
0 votes	approved	You are correct in billing D6080 for the cleaning of the prosthesis; as for the O-ring replacement d... posted February 6, 2015 1:58 pm in reply to When billing for normal implant maintenance, i.e., cleaning the implants and the IS prosthesis we use code D6080. Where we are confused is how to properly bill for O-ring replacements done at the same time. How do we bill for the O-rings? If O-rings are also billed under D6080 would we bill D6080 twice, once charging for the regular maintenance and the other charging for the O-ring replacements separately? Is this the correct way to do it, or will it be denied? Thank you.
0 votes	approved	The appropriate code for post-operative visits is D0171... posted January 23, 2015 3:21 pm in reply to What D code can be used for an Federally Qualified Health Center organizations to bill Medicaid for the supplemental payment or wrap for multiple visit procedures such as crowns or root canals in New York State? Thanks for any help you can provide.
0 votes	approved	CDT code D0140 is for a limited evaluation with a specific problem (i.e. patient has pain on tooth #... posted January 23, 2015 1:19 pm in reply to what is the difference between codes 0140 and 9910? and when can we bill for either? thank you!!

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