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CDT code for extraction of posterior root canal tooth
Admin March 11, 2016 12:30 pm
This would depend on what type of extraction was performed, the following extractions may be applicable depending on documentation. D7140 if simple extraction D7210 if surgical extraction D7250 if residual tooth root extraction
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I would like to know what Code is used for Local Anesthesia and deep sedation?
Admin March 11, 2016 11:50 am
For dental carriers Local Anesthesia D9215 and Deep Sedation D9223 each 15 minutes For medical carriers 00170
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Definitely a consent form must be signed if patient do treatments. But if patient only come in for exam and xray, does a consent form also require?
Admin March 10, 2016 10:05 pm
No consent forms are for major procedures where the dentist might find liability.
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Patient seen an out of network provider for exam and xray. D0150 and D0210 billed to Metlife insurance with standard fee. Received an EOB, payment is a little higher than billed amount. It is right to post what the insurance paid? Or should patient has credit from insurance payment? Please advice. Thank you.
Admin March 4, 2016 8:37 pm
If the insurance company has made an overpayment the over paid amount is refunded to the carrier not the patient.
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PANO D0330 is taken for denture procedures. And no teeth exist. Could the code still claim out?
Admin March 2, 2016 11:25 pm
Yes, a panoramic film may be billed when no teeth exist.
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I was advised that our dental hygienist cannot diagnose a patient but in ICD10, if a patient comes in for a prophy, should they use the two following diagnosis? If so, if the abnormal dental cleaning is used, the hygienist would have to add the abnormal diagnosis. At this point, does the dental provider have to add an addendum stating the abnormality? What is required?Dental cleaning Z01.20 Dental cleaning with abnormal finding Z01.21
Admin February 17, 2016 10:58 am
If abnormal findings exist the provider must add to the documentation agreeing to the findings.
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Is the CDC certification exam using ICD10 or ICd9?
Admin February 2, 2016 12:09 pm
The CDC exam uses ICD-10-CM code sets
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Where can I find information regarding how we charge out the insurance companies, if we were running a $78.00 special for Comp Exam, FMX, Prophy? I need to find out if I should be writing off the balance on the accounts, IF insurance pays @ least the $78.00. We are in Louisiana - Jefferson Parish.
Admin January 25, 2016 5:12 pm
What you do for one you must do for all...it is best to check with each individual carrier as to your contractual obligation prior to running any kind of specials.
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Can you bill for a 4342 for tooth #3 and 4341 of the upper right quad on the same day?
Admin January 7, 2016 2:43 pm
This question is very vague, if you are performing a periodontal scaling and root planning the appropriate code will depend on how many teeth exist in the quadrant. If there are four or more teeth in the upper right quadrant you will bill D4341 if there are one to three teeth in the upper right (more)
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When is the correct time to bill for a pfm crown, at the prep apt or the seating?
Admin January 6, 2016 12:53 pm
It varies upon carrier, the consensus is this should be billed on the seat date.
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