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• 73 yo with squamous carcinoma of the supraglottic larynx ICD10 (C32.1), she will be receiving radiation therapy to the head and neck. We have a letter from radiation oncologist requesting extractions of her decayed and terminal dentition. This requirement is directly related to a medical diagnosis. We want to submit the claim to Medicare. What information do we need to submit? We submit claims electronically, please give ICD 10 diagnosis code and CPT procedure codes to use. Can we use dental codes on Medicare claim form?

73 yo with squamous carcinoma of the supraglottic larynx ICD10 (C32.1), she will be receiving radiation therapy to the head and neck. We have a letter from radiation oncologist requesting extractions of her decayed and terminal dentition. This requirement is directly related to a medical diagnosis. We want to submit the claim to Medicare. What information do we need to submit? We submit claims electronically, please give ICD 10 diagnosis code and CPT procedure codes to use. Can we use dental codes on Medicare claim form?