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This is a new procedure and none of the current CDT codes are compatible, therefore, the most appropriate code at this time is D4999. In the remarks area of the ADA2012 claim form you need to put "Chao Pinhole Technique performed."

No the CDC and CDBS exams are two different credentials. The Certified Dental Billing Specialist (CDBS) exam is for billers and covers aspects of billing. While the Certified Dental Coder (CDC) exam is more elite and covers code assignment and proper documentation.

70300 times the number of radiographs

You should be using the ADA2012 claim form. Yes, you will need to append ICD-10-CM codes to each and every claim.

D9230 is billed out once as a single code per visit, it does not have a time limit.

According to Delta Dental utilization review guidelines it is not appropriate to bill out an emergency palliative and a dental exam in the same visit.

Since you are performing a ridge augmentation where you are reducing the ridge instead of increasing the ridge a more appropriate code would be D7999. Submit with a brief explanation in the remarks area of the ADA 2012 claim form and use the appropriate ICD-10-CM code as explanation.

No there is no cross code for this procedure as it is not covered by medical carriers.

The most appropriate code would be D2999 and submit a brief narrative in the remarks box as to what is being done and why.