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I need to know the correct way of handling failed and/or ongoing procedures and how to bill for them. This has been a debate in our office. If a patient's restoration has failed, whatever the reason, and they have insurance, do you report that to the insurance company? For example, a patient gets an amalgam filling and six months later it needs to be redone. What is the most appropriate course of action, doing an adjustment in house, or filing it to the insurance company and adjusting it off afterwards? Some do not want to file and some do. If it was a self pay patient we would adjust it off and not make them responsible. Our insurance patient's are not responsible either, but is it necessary to report it to the insurance company? Please let us know the most appropriate course of action. Thank you.

Admin December 2, 2016 9:47 am

You always bill any treatment performed to the carrier. If you utilize ICD-10-CM codes on your dental form the amalgam re-do should be covered please look at diagnosis codes K08.5 unsatisfactory restoration of tooth

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wondering if there is a dental chart audit form available to print or download? or maybe direct me to a site or organization that might have one.

Admin December 1, 2016 11:19 am

Unfortunately there is no dental chart audit form available that we are aware of at this time.

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(Once you purchase the exam it will be released within 2 business days of purchase.)How will I know that the exam has been released for me to take?

Admin November 27, 2016 8:55 pm

Once you have been approved to take the exam you will receive an email with the URL along with your username and password. Please note some individuals will undergo an audit prior to the release of the exam these individuals will be notified by mail. The address used will be the one in your members (more)

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how many CEUS do I need to renew membership?

Admin November 15, 2016 3:49 pm

depending on how many credentials you hold it is 12 CE's for the first credential and an additional 4 CE's for every credential you hold in addition.

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I would like to know if a scaling and root planning has been done on only 1 or 2 teeth on the right upper quad are we required to still do periodontal maintenance on the entire mouth and bill for that. Is it possible to bill for only those two teeth for periodontal maintenance and then a regular prophy for the rest of the mouth?

Admin November 9, 2016 9:07 am

RSP must be done on a separate visit. It is not billable in conjunction with periodontal maintenance or a prophy.

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Hi i applied for CDBS certification Exam last thursday but still i didn't get the link for exam. my email is wonkyen@gmail.com can you please check this problem ?

Admin November 8, 2016 3:29 pm

All exams are suspended at this time we will resume exams starting Monday January 23, 2017

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I recently asked about testing but have not yet received an answer. I completed the course this past Spring and have not yet completed the final exam for certification. How do I pay for and access this? Thank you.

Admin November 1, 2016 5:20 am

You may contact the certification department 800.300.0239 or email support@adcaonline.org Or you may logon to www.adcaonline.org and select the certification tab select the exam you would like to take and follow the registration process.

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Good afternoon, where can i buy this coding books for CDC exam. i stay in Doha-Qatar where i cannot find this books. Can you help me in buying books. Thanks

Admin October 27, 2016 5:08 am

We suggest Amazon.com for all coding manuals

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Hi! Just joined the ADCA and have a coding question regarding a Marilyn Bridge.... coding and perhaps a narrative to explain a Marilyn Bridge

Admin October 22, 2016 6:40 am

Your question is not specific enough please expand on your question with the Bridge and resubmit your question

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If a patient is scheduled for an extraction but cant be done due to their blood pressure being to high and we refer them to the clinic, what code can we bill?

Admin October 5, 2016 7:48 am

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