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    number of fillings in one sitting

    how many fillings is standard for dentists to do in one sitting?

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    what is the difference between dental codes D4266 and D7956

    I was charged code D4266 by my dentist and my insurance changed it to code D7956 and they covered it. I had to pay out my pocket for code D4266. Should I ask for a refund for the D4266 charge?

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    What is the code for uprighting a tooth surgically?

    What is the CDT code for uprighting a tooth specifically a 2nd molar? I believe there are 2 codes associated.
    Reference chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.kravitzorthodontics.com/assets/pdfs/Surgical_Uprighting_JCO_1.pdf

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    No treatment performed office visit

    What is the appropriate code for a patient who presents for an appointment but had to be rescheduled since they forgot to take their premedication antibiotics? No treatment was performed.

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    No treatment Office visit

    What is the appropriate code for a patient who presents for an appointment but had to be rescheduled since they forgot to take their premedication antibiotics? No treatment was performed.t performed office visit

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    Can anyone a CDT code for “Facility Fee” reimbursement under ADA compliance standards?

    Due to limitations within the CDT code structure, the concept of a Professional and technical fee has not gotten the attention it deserves. Unfortunately, anesthesia reimbursements and cases for medically necessary Dentistry, not OMF, are not payable under medical coverage. This is most prevalent with Pediatrics for Special Needs and Behavior Management Cases, where Payers generate huge savings from cases performed in-office rather than in ASC or Hospital settings.
    I have reviewed every possible option within the CDT guide and industry reference material for a code that could be used for "Facility Fees". Dentistry has no coding to consider reimbursement of actual costs of performing surgical cases under General Anesthesia or Conscious Sedation like Medical coding. These actual costs of monitoring equipment, pre-operative clearance, and post-operative case management with nursing staff should be billable.

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    Can you use a D0145 then chg a D0120 and then a D0150 when they turn 3 yrs old

    We are seeing children under 3 for sometimes 3 appts and then charging out a D0150 . Wondering if we can chg a D0120 for a visit and then a D0150

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    What area/tooth should be reported when billing d1517?

    Extraction of primary tooth #t was done and impression for space maintainer will be done at next visit.

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    What is the appropriate code for removal of a mandibular tori fragment?

    Patient was administered anesthetic, gum tissue was opened, & a burr was used to grind off a piece of tori that was protruding from LR lingual area.

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    I am trying to find the code for Exam with prophylaxis with no abnormal findings,

    i have the 2022 code book and am having trouble finding it. Is it in the new book? if so where so i can see how it is in there.

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