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Is there a code for wax bite registration?

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Can you charge each individual tooth as a single unit or a one fee for the whole bridge?

Can you bill a pro on one day of service for the initial visit and then ask the patient back for an SRP and bill out SRP on another day of service? Also, is there any restriction on time on when to bring the patient back for SRP after the apro? An established patient came (more)

I found this on the webpage: https://www.dentalclaimsupport.com/blog/examining-cdt-code-d2940-do-you-place-protective-restorations-at-the-emergency-appointment#:~:text=The%20nomenclature%20defines%20D2940%20as%20a%20protective%20restoration.,outside%20the%20mouth%20then%20placed%20on%20the%20tooth This type of restoration is accurately documented and reported to the payer using code D2940 which was revised a few years ago. The previous code nomenclature defined this code as a sedative filling. The current code language includes a revised nomenclature and a descriptor. D2940 protective restoration Direct (more)

CDT code D7270 is for reimplantation and/or stabilization of accidentally evulsed or displaced tooth...since there is no direct CPT code for this procedure you would use 41899 and send a descriptive narrative along with the claim.

The most appropriate code would be D7970

The best narrative to submit is the one the provider wrote in the chart as to why the patient needed nitrous oxide CDT code D9230. If nitrous was used in behavior management it should be accompanied with code D9920, below is an explanation of when behavioral management should be used. D9920 is to be used (more)

D9110 is for an emergency palliative treatment. D0140 is to exam a problem focused area. Usually D9110 is for a same day emergency appt and you may only exam, take an X-ray, prescribe Rx or an open and drain to alleviate immediate pain. If this was an appt set up a week or days in (more)

D9930 - Dry socket