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Hi! This is usually up to the provider/ office manager for the pt payment. Will any insurance be billed? If so, the insurance could possibly deduct what they paid toward the D2799 from what they would pay for the D2740 if the pt has coverage for those services.

Hi! There is not particular dedicated CDT code for all laser therapy in dentistry. Laser procedures are typically billed under existing CDT codes that describe the specific procedure performed, regardless of whether a laser was used. Example: laser-assisted perio therapy can be billed under D4240, D4241, D4260, or D4261, depending on the specific tx. Some (more)

Hi! I would recommend sending a pre and post-operative x-ray of the tooth, the clinical notes showing the Doctor's diagnosis, and a narrative from the provider stating why they determined that the best care for the patient was a D2954.

Hi! This varies per insurance company. I do have a few questions in order to be able to answer a bit more in detail: On the date that you called for benefits on the D2954, was the question specifically asked if the crown would be covered if done on a separate DOS than the D2954 (more)

Hello! Since you were referred to the specialist by another provider, and not seen by the original referring dentist, the code D9310 (Consultation- Diagnostic service provided by dentist or physician other than requesting dentist or physician) was appropriately applied. Alternatively, D0160 ( Detailed and extensive oral evaluation, problem-focused, by report) could also be used, as (more)

Hello! D9222 and D9223 are billed specifically in 15 minute increments, so if it is under 30 minutes, it is not recommended to bill for both D9222 and D9223 (total of 30 minutes) if only 20 minutes of sedation were performed.

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The CDBS class and exam does not require any extra material or books. The CDC course and exam requires 1 book: CDT 2025: Current Dental Terminology - Available on Amazon.

Dental Billing & Dental Coding: D5820 Interim Partial Denture Maxillary D5821 Interim Partial Denture Mandibular See more at: https://www.adcaonline.org

Depending how old the child is the bitewing could also be D0272