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Except that D7550 is removal of sloughed off bone due to infection and blood supply. The RVUs assigned to this for payment do not constitute removal of a simple bone spur.

There is no specific code for furcation/bifurcation defect/repair the most appropriate code to use is D3999. You must submit a brief narrative with this code for reimbursement.

Yes

Yes, provided there was an existing post and crown prior to the RCT.

The code for the sectioning of the bridge is D9120 and depending on the type of extraction performed it is either D7140 or D7210

You must have permission from the patient to send or receive any information unless the patients life is in danger...see HIPAA rules for patient privacy.

Yes, you will need to pull up Utilization Review Guidelines from Delta Dental or your local Medicaid for exact global periods for your state.

This would depend on what type of extraction was performed, the following extractions may be applicable depending on documentation. D7140 if simple extraction D7210 if surgical extraction D7250 if residual tooth root extraction

For dental carriers Local Anesthesia D9215 and Deep Sedation D9223 each 15 minutes For medical carriers 00170

No consent forms are for major procedures where the dentist might find liability.