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What ADA code should I tell the Drs to use when they do an RCT and need to use MTAD irrigation is the D9610 appropriate can the Drs charge accordingly for the medication
Admin June 11, 2014 12:10 pm
Yes, D9610 would be the most appropriate code.
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I am trying to bill Medical for decalcification of teeth # 7,8,10,18 - Dr. wrote it has soft enamel gave them surface of DFL - but the teeth show no cavity just soft enamel . I'm trying to get this paid because the child is 16yrs of age and no financial support. how can I bill this ???
Admin June 10, 2014 3:43 pm
Medical carriers do not cover any type of composite fillings unless it is due to trauma or an accident. You can try to use CPT code 41899 and send a brief narrative with your claim.
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What code can I use for billing decalcified teeth
Admin June 10, 2014 2:42 pm
ICD-9-CM code 521.89
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We are a multi-provider office and there are occasions that one of our dentists refers to another dentist within our practice. Many times an inter-office referral is able to be determined by looking at the X-Ray and the patient's dental record and then the patient is scheduled accordingly. Sometimes however, the dentist that will be taking on the proposed treatment will need to see the patient to clinically evaluate the area before the treatment is scheduled. What code could the dentist use to evaluate proposed treatment to determine if they are able to perform the treatment in question?
Admin June 5, 2014 11:35 am
The most appropriate code for the second provider would be D0160
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My dentist does quite a few precision fit partial dentures( crowning adjacent teeth with precision attachments that will lock into the attachments on the partial denture). Obviously the lab charges quite a bit more than fabricating a traditional partial, what code do you suggest we use for this type of service?
Admin June 5, 2014 6:04 am
The most appropriate code for the precision attachments would be D5862
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Does my dentist needs to have a special ID to bill medical insurance
Admin June 3, 2014 3:26 pm
No any provider may bill medical, however, if they are not contracted with the carrier the claims will be processed as "out-of-network".
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is osseous surgery paid by medical insurance? If so can you please let me know the code
Admin June 3, 2014 10:36 am
Some medical carriers will reimburse for osseous surgery...the correct CPT code to use for this procedure is 41899 as there is no specific code assigned to this procedure. You should note some carriers will ask for the "D" code when submitting for this procedure. You should check your individual carrier guidelines prior to claim submission
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Patient has loss of tooth due to periapical abscess. The abscess was so bad it caused bone loss at the site. How do I code bone loss?
Admin May 31, 2014 10:24 am
The correct ICD-9-CM code is 525.19
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I submitted my CEUs for this year in December I thought it was due for the renewal in December not August. Do I have to do more classes? Thanks
Admin May 30, 2014 7:49 am
12 CEU's are due at the end of each year regardless of when your membership fee's/renewal is due.
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I am looking for a diagnosis code for file tip broken off in tooth from root canal. The oral surgeon is going to preform apico with retrograde filling.
Admin May 30, 2014 6:25 am
Primary DX 935.0, secondary DX E915
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