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A patient that is scheduled with a hygienist. Can D0180 (comp perio eval)be billed under hygienist or only under provider?

A patient that is scheduled with a hygienist. Can D0180 (comp perio eval)be billed under hygienist or only under provider?

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Asked on October 22, 2012 1:17 pm

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D0180 cannot be billed by the hygienist as their range of practice does not include exams...this may only be billed by the DDS

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Answered on October 23, 2012 1:17 pm