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If a Dr. writes the description (example: pupal necrosis secondary to decay)of a diagnosis code in the patients chart note but does not provide a the code can a certified coder assign the diagnosis code on the claim form?
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1. Can a bill be submitted to a dental insurance for co-pay payment after claim was paid by medical insurance. 2. If so, naturally we would need to change the billing code from medical to dental. COrrect. Ex. TMJ appliance 21089 medical to D7880 . Thank you.
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RE: 3D Cone Beam Scanning - Please clarify billing the following: 1. Dental billing code for 3d scan procedure 2. Can reconstruction be billed separately, if so what is the code 3. Medical billing code for 3D Scan procedure 4. Can reconstruction be medically billed separately, is so what is the code. 5. Is Reonstruction to Tomography the same as rendering? Thank you.
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Can you please provide the dental code for: 1. Surgical Stent/ Guide 2. Treatment planning for implants 3. Intraoral scans 4. Dual scan - scanning of model / denture in addition to scanning Thank you
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Can we bill for code D0470 along with code D7880 for a TMJ Appliance. Also if we are billing D09940 for an occlusal splint
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Is there a code for a implant crown or can you use D2740.
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What is the appropriate code for Space Maintainer repair.
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I have a person that is a patient but has not been seen in our office for over 5 years. Do I consider him a new patient and if so what is the time frame for that.
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I received a denied claim due to the DOS being past the time limit allowable (6 months). Does anyone have a good narrative to appeal this claim denial?
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Hi, When will the exam open up for becoming a certified dental auditor? Thanks! Amanda
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