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posted May 31, 2012 7:11 pm in reply to What is correct CPT code for deep sedation/general anesthesia?I keep coming to the code of 00170, is this correct? If not, please help!
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30580...
posted May 31, 2012 7:06 pm in reply to What is the correct CPT code for oroantral fistula closure??I keep coming to 30600. But also, have looked at 30580. Any help in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.
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In dentistry, an inlay is an indirect restoration (filling) consisting of a solid substance like gol...
posted May 30, 2012 9:35 am in reply to Our doctor is confused about the difference between an onlay and inlay. My questions is: how is an inlay possibly 2+ surfaces? If it doesn't extend over any cusps, wouldn't an onlay always be an O surface, and no more? Then if it does extend onto any cusps, it would be then considered an onlay? Any clarification would be very helpful. Thank you.
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The most appropriate code based on the information provided would be D4231 (anatomical crown exposur...
posted May 23, 2012 8:34 am in reply to When the doctor uses an electrosurge to clean up gum tissue for the purposes of removing granulation tissue, enhancing the aesthetics of a crown and increasing impression ease/accuracy.. what periodontal oriented code would best fit this?
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Usually this means exams,x-rays and cleanings only. However you should contact the carrier for speci...
posted May 5, 2012 9:58 am in reply to This patient's insurance coverage is listed as "preventive/diagnostic only" - so what will that cover?
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This question is too vague, please clarify...Do you want the medical cross code? Do you want the b...
posted April 11, 2012 8:00 pm in reply to Hello, How do I bill for code D3354 (pulpal regeneration)
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Compatible crosscode for D7950 is 21125 D4265 would be billed by the drug being used, in order to an...
posted April 3, 2012 9:14 am in reply to I need a medical code for D7950 Osseous Cartilage graft, also one for D4265 Bio mat sftosseous tiss regen. Thanks
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This procedure would not be covered by dental and therefor should be submitted to the medical carrie...
posted March 29, 2012 8:17 am in reply to What ADA code would you use to bill for the INR level due to potential risk of bleeding? pt is on Coumadin.
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It is inappropriate and fraudulent to code two separate fillings on the same tooth when a more appro...
posted March 22, 2012 7:14 am in reply to I have a dental provider that I code for who will code 2 restorations on the same tooth, same day, different surfaces, sometimes with the same material & sometimes not. I have requested that if they are of the same material, that she use 1 code with a larger # of surfaces. Are there any situations where it would be correct to code 2 restorations of the same material on 1 tooth?
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Yes D7473 is an active code it does not state per quad, the code reads removal of torus mandibularis...
posted March 2, 2012 3:09 pm in reply to Is D7473 an active code and is it charged per quad or per arch?
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