Ask the Coder (125) All questionsAnswered questionsUnanswered questions >« Back to Full Questions ListAnswersViewsQuestion1answer85views WHat is the correct dental billing code for an intraoral scan.1answer495views Can you please explain D1208 vs D1206 since the new CDT 2013 Dental Revisions have been done? We see predominately Medicaid patients and Medicaid only covers D1208 but some of our providers want to bill D1206 for all visits. I need a better understanding of when it is appropriate to bill D1206 and when to bill D1208.1answer587views We have a patient who got extractions done by a different provider. We are doing the suture removal. We are aware that this is a non billable service. But, what is the most appropriate CDT non billable code to use in this case?1answer467views When modifying an existing denture to accommodate implants after implant surgery, we use code D5875. Our question however, is whether we should bill separately for the housing assembly portion that is imbedded in the retrofitted denture? It seems like in this case we should bill for the D5875 as well as D5862 (mini implants) or D6062 (full size implants)to cover the cost of the housings. Need your help. Thanks.1answer203views if kid is uncooperative to use prophy angel for prophy and dentist used a toothbrush to clean his teeth. Can it be submitted as a prophy?1answer342views We use code D9230 for Nitrous Inhalation, can we also use D9248 for Halcion administration or would it be better to use D9920 Behavior modification w/ a narrative for a patient that has high anxiety before and during a dental procedure?1answer94views Hello, What code do I use to bill extraction of root tip. Thank you!1answer815views At what age do you charge adult prophy instead of child prophy?1answer75views I billed out code D1550 (recement space maintainer) and the claim was rejected for needing a tooth number. Would the tooth number associated with this code be the tooth it is replacing? Ex: The space maintainer is connected to tooth A & C but filling the gap of missing tooth B on a child. Thank you1answer534views I need more clarification on Code D9951 (Limited Occlusal Adustment - Limited) I see in my ADA CDT book it states it is not supposed to be used when the procedure is for a bite adjustment when doing it post-delivery of something such as a crown/bridge. Is there another code to use when the doctor adjusts the bite after delivery or should it relate with another code? Thanks! « Previous 1 … 9 10 11 12 13 Next » Ask a Question