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I have not reviewed the book personally, however, PMIC is a great company. I do know that they have backing from the AAOMS for the book so it must hold some validity.

The most appropriate CPT code is the unlisted code 21089, this code requires a narriative to accompany the claim.

In regards to your first question about the practice exams, you need to follow the instructions in your book. Step one: log onto to the website indicated in your book Step two: in the top right corner click on the "Register Now tab" Step three: register yourself with a user name and password As for (more)

D7951 is used for augmentation of the sinus cavity to increase alveolar height for reconstruction of edentulous portions of the maxilla. It includes obtaning the bone or bone substitute. Most common diagnosis code for this procedure would be 525.25 (moderate atrophy of maxilla) or 525.26 Severe atrophy of maxilla. If the doctor was placing an (more)

There are over 50,000 diagnosis codes in the ICD-9-CM book, you must utilize the code that best describes your patient's condition.

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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).

Typically they are answered within 72 hours depending on the level of difficulty of the question being asked.

This procedure does not require a modifier as the 21040 (excision of benign tumor or cyst of mandible, by enucleation and/or currettage) and 21215 (Graft, bone, mandible/including obtaining graft) are seperate procedures. You may append modifier 51 however it is not necessary in this instance.

The difference is quite simple CDT code D1203 Topical Fluroide is used for children who are not at a high risk of developing caries. While CDT code D1206 was created for patients who are at moderate to high risk of developing caries due to systemic disease, medications they are taking or other conditions. You should (more)