3 surface filling billing

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If you do a DO filling and a B filling on the same tooth and the DO does not touch the B can you bill for 2 seperate fillings the same day?

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Asked on November 16, 2022
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Yes but in many cases the insurance will downgrade it to a D2393 and pay it as that code. I've recently dealt with this with a patient with Guardian insurance.

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Answered on December 22, 2022
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As long as the decay does not extend or connect to the buccal surface, you are coding correctly. Sending an x-ray can support that you did code the procedure correctly and you are not bundling. Insurance companies typically approve a 3 surface benefit in these cases.

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Answered on November 16, 2022
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Yes the insurance may pay it as billed or will down code it.

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Answered on November 16, 2022
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It is inappropriate and fraudulent to code two separate fillings on the same tooth when a more appropriate code exists. This kind of billing is called unbundling and is considered fraudulent and abusive. Rule of thumb: always code to the highest level of specificity, meaning if a more appropriate code exists use the more appropriate code at all times.

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Answered on November 16, 2022
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Yes, for example if it is a composite filling on tooth #19 DO and B - you would code as such:
D2392-19-DO
D2391-19-B
Most insurances will down grade it to a one three surface filling. If you are in-network you will have to adjust the difference off. You cannot help how insurance companies process claims. No matter what always code exactly what you do.

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Answered on November 16, 2022

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