Ask the Coder (516) All questionsAnswered questionsUnanswered questions >« Back to Full Questions ListAnswersViewsQuestion1answer45views If a patient wants a crown fabricated at a lab that is more expensive than the lab usually used for a better cosmetic outcome- can I balance bill the patient for the amount that is not covered by her dental insurance?1answer287views We are having trouble getting our pano(D0330) and bite wing(D0272 or D0274)paid when they are performed on the same day of service. If we took Pano, BWs and additional PA's can we code as FMX? Is there any other way of coding these services in order to receive payment? Thanks1answer25views I have a patient coming into the office who needs a 3 unit bridge replaced. The patient has medicare insurance. I know medicare does not pay for dental work but the patient has had cancer of the mouth and has lost his upper palate to cancer. The patient wears a Definitive obturator. The 3 unit brigde helps hold his obturator in. Well medicare pay for this and what ICD-9 code do I use. Thank You.1answer560views You have a patient that is in following planned treatment for operative. Patient had tooth #30 extracted 2 months prior to this visit. When the patient is in for operative a none spicule was removed from #30 extraction site. What code should be used to code the removal of the bone spicule with the operative that was done this day. There is no notation that the patient was expieriencing any type of pain.1answer10views When the doctor uses an electrosurge to clean up gum tissue for the purposes of removing granulation tissue, enhancing the aesthetics of a crown and increasing impression ease/accuracy.. what periodontal oriented code would best fit this?1answer808views Another question about code D9951 (Occlusal Adjustment - Limited). If the doctor does both upper and lower adjustments in one visit, should it be entered twice or does this code cover upper or lower as well as upper and lower? Thanks!1answer32views If the doctor trims some healthy gum tissue to give a crown or bridge more tooth to adhere to, what gingivectomy type code should we use? Thank you.1answer22views Oral Surgeon pulled wisdom teeth. Patient came back to our office for follow up and make sure TE sites ok. What code should i use for visit?1answer30views Is code D7955 a deleted code or is it one that can be used1answer204views My patient needs an old crown removed. What CDT code should I use? « Previous 1 … 8 9 10 11 12 … 52 Next » Ask a Question