American Dental Coders Association | Dental Billing & Coding Certification Online

Certifying Dental Billing and Coding Professionals Nationwide

  • Accreditation
  • Login
  • My Cart

Ask the Coder (163)

Ask a Question
« Back to Full Questions List
    Answers
    Question
    3
    answers
    0
    Can you enter two separate restoration Codes
    Can you enter two separate restoration codes on the same day for the same tooth or is it correct to bill as a two surface restoration even though the restorations are not touching. For instance tooth #30 has occlusal but also separate buccal.
    asw0929 August 18, 2022 6:57 pm
    If the fillings touch then it’s one two surface filling. If they don’t touch/aren’t connected then it’s two one surface fillings. Insurance will typically downgrade it and pay based on a two surface, but you have to always bill what you do.
    RM
    asked 3 years ago by
    Anonymous
    2
    answers
    0
    Code for incomplete crown procedure
    Today we began treatment on a patient to replace PFM crown with new one. After the old crown and decay was removed (75mins into the appointment) it became clear that the tooth was non restorable and was referred for extraction. What code can we bill ...
    Sandra January 27, 2025 11:51 am
    Today we began treatment on a patient to replace PFM crown with new one. After the old crown and decay was removed (75mins into the appointment) it became clear that the tooth was non restorable and was referred for extraction. What code can we bill for the time spent in the chair? what code to (more)
    Kisha q
    asked 2 years ago by
    Anonymous
    1
    answer
    0
    Any Crosswalk codes known for Extraction of a Supernumerary tooth (used D7240-SN)to a CPT code? Thank you Brenda
    Admin September 16, 2010 7:27 am
    The only CPT code available at this time is the unlisted code 41899, you should utilize this code along with ICD-9-CM code 520.1 for (Supernumerary teeth).
    Admin
    asked 16 years ago by
    ADCA Admin
    4
    answers
    0
    20240 vs 20245
    Should we bill 20240 superficial or 20245 deep for biopsy . I feel the codes our providers are selecting is incorrect they are picking 20245 (deep)
    asw0929 May 18, 2022 7:18 pm
    More specifically where is your biopsy? Most likely, if you are coding dental, you are going to use 20240 (superficial), but I would hate to say without hearing specifically where this biopsy is taking place. 20240: The physician performs an open biopsy on bone to confirm a suspected growth, disease, or infection. With the patient (more)
    TorChop
    asked 3 years ago by
    Anonymous
    1
    answer
    0
    What are all the codes that can be billed out for the denture process?
    For example, there is the impression, the wax up, the try ins (and all of the times it takes to get this right with the lab). By the end of the process, being in network with their insurance causes us to lose out on money when we simply bill out the ...
    Oanh Phan September 13, 2022 2:43 pm
    To my knowledge, there is no way to bill for the lab ( steps involved until denture is complete ) to the insurance. if patient does not show up to pick complete the process, you can bill with a narrative to get some payment ( reimburse for your time and lab fee). I know my (more)
    Crescent319
    asked 3 years ago by
    Anonymous
    5
    answers
    1
    3 surface filling billing
    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?
    Admin December 22, 2022 8:08 pm
    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.
    Me
    asked 2 years ago by
    Anonymous
    5
    answers
    0
    Dental Dental Xray denied Claim
    How to claim delta dental x ray? I just claimed New exam 0150 and FMX, they denied for FMX service.
    LiftRCM October 9, 2022 11:51 am
    Segment your X-rays based on those taken in the series. It is important o understand the CARC or RARC on the RA. Unfortunately, some benefit plans consider an FMX the came and a Pano, although they are for different purposes.
    asked 2 years ago by
    Anonymous
    1
    answer
    0
    Re-Sub: I work in a pediatric dental office. If a child was initially seen (first visit ever) at our office and is 1 year old and we code out D0145 (Oral Evaluation, pt under 3 yrs), when they return in 6 months for a recall visit- would it be more appropriate to charge out the D0145 again or the D0120 (Periodic Oral Evaluation)? Is the D0145 code only for patient's under 3 at their initial visit? More specifically- If a child is under age 3 and started seeing us at age 1 year - do we keep billing out the D0145 until they are 3 at every 6 month recall? Thank you for your time. '
    Admin April 3, 2014 3:15 pm
    It all depends on the carrier. Most carriers will have you bill out the D0145 code until the child is over 3 years of age. However, some want you to bill the initial as D0145 and then the subsequent visits as D0120. You need to check with your utilization review guidelines for your state.
    Admin
    asked 12 years ago by
    ADCA Admin
    1
    answer
    0
    Please explain the procedure difference for: 1.D9940 2.D7880 3. Can you bill for D0470 for the impressions separately. Thank you
    Admin January 6, 2017 1:59 pm
    D9940 is an occlusal guard this procedure will require a brief narrative to prove medical necessity. It is a removable dental appliance and is designed to minimize the effects of bruxism and other occlusal factors. D7880 is an orthotic device which also requires a brief narrative to prove medical necessity, however this device is used (more)
    Admin
    asked 9 years ago by
    ADCA Admin
    1
    answer
    0
    need medical codes for our dental office, can someone call me or do I need to call you?
    Admin March 17, 2011 4:32 pm
    Admin
    asked 15 years ago by
    ADCA Admin
    1 2 3 … 17 Next »

    Corporate Profile

    American Dental Coders Association
    9015 W Union Hills Dr Ste 107 #314
    Peoria, AZ 85382
    1-833-469-2322

    American Dental Coders Association BBB Business Review
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube

    Quick Links

    • ADCA Certification Verification
    • Information For the Dentist
    • Dental Billing & Coding 101 for 2025
    • Contact Us

    ADCA Legal

    • National Member Advisory Board
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Cookie Policy
    • Disability Discrimination Policy
    • Data Protection Policy
    • Health and Safety Policy
    • Equal Treatment Policy
    • Code of Conduct

    American Dental Coders Association