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Is there any effective date set for the ADA 2012 Dental Claim forms? When are these to be implemented by? Thank you.
Admin July 22, 2015 12:30 pm
You should be using ADA 2012 forms effective October 1, 2015.
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can you impress today, extract today than deliver D5130 next week?
Admin June 18, 2015 10:11 am
You can, however, depending on the carrier this may not be covered if D5130 is not delivered on the same day.
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I AM AN ADCA MEMBER SINCE LAST APRIL, AND I'M TRYING TO BUY A CDBS CERTIFICATION EXAM BUT THE SITE IS ASKING ME FOR AN AFFILIATE ID AND COUPON CODE, WHICH I DON'T KNOW WERE TO FIND. CAN SOMEBODY HELP ME, PLEASE? SUZETE DE PINA
Admin June 14, 2015 9:16 am
You do not need an affiliate ID number unless someone has referred you to the Association, the affiliate ID is to give that person credit. Coupon codes are for military discounts and are not needed unless you are military. You do not need to fill anything in these areas unless you are instructed to do (more)
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I am looking at the ICD-10 diagnosis codes in preparation of the OCtober conversion. For diagnosis K08.10_, it specifies a class. What are those classes and how can I find documentation on them?
Admin June 12, 2015 5:42 am
The AAPC and the BC Advantage are currently running ICD-10 training courses. The ADCA will not have an ICD-10 training course until January 2016.
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Thank you for your previous help. Can I ask for some more CPT codes for the following: D7510, D7960 and D0330? Thank you!
Admin June 5, 2015 3:02 pm
D7510 has many CPT codes to choose from it would depend on location of the I & D. D7960 - Lip 40806 and Tongue 41010 D0330 - 70355
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1. When billing or code 00170, insurance is wanting an appropriate modifier. I am a dental office that does oral surgery and we use conscious sedation (D9241 and D9242). What modifier do we need to be using? Our dentist is not an oral surgeon, but a sedation dentist that does oral surgery procedures. He has an RN that works with him during sedation procedures. 2. Is code 41899 still the appropriate medical procedure code to be using for extractions in the year 2015?Thanks
Admin June 5, 2015 6:06 am
They are looking for qualifying circumstance modifier found in the CPT coding manual... This anesthesia guideline set forth by UHC and CMS may assist you on selecting the appropriate modifier for your claim. http://www.uhccommunityplan.com/content/dam/communityplan/healthcareprofessionals/reimbursementpolicies/Anesthesia-Policy-(R0032).pdf
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Can you please let me know if there is a CDT code for cauterization of soft tissue for tooth restoration?
Admin June 2, 2015 5:29 am
Without more information the most appropriate code would be 41899 and include a brief narrative.
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Can you please help me with the CPT codes for the following CDT codes: D9220, D7953, D0340, D7230,D7240, D7260 and D7510 ? Thank you.
Admin June 1, 2015 3:51 pm
D9220 - 00170 D7953 - 20900 D0340 - 70350 D7230, D7240, D7250 - 41899
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Is there any verbiage in the codes that state you cannot use code D7321 and D7285 at the same visit? We are being told it is incorrect to do so as it is considered "unbundling". Is this correct? Thank you in advance for your assistance.
Admin May 12, 2015 2:22 pm
D7321 Alveoloplasty not in conjunction with extractions, and D7285 incisional biopsy of oral tissue are considered separate procedures. As long as the documentation supports these codes (i.e. there is in fact an osseous lesion in the area of the Alveoloplasty) it would be appropriate to bill these codes out in the same visit. This would (more)
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I purchased the book and the exam I how do I get them?
Admin April 25, 2015 5:19 pm
The book and the exam instructions come instantly in an email after purchase...if you did not receive this information please check your spam folder. The email comes from Word Press...if it is not there please contact an ADCA representative at 800.300.0239
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