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We have a patient who got extractions done by a different provider. We are doing the suture removal. We are aware that this is a non billable service. But, what is the most appropriate CDT non billable code to use in this case?
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Is there any verbiage in the codes that state you cannot use code D7321 and D7285 at the same visit? We are being told it is incorrect to do so as it is considered "unbundling". Is this correct? Thank you in advance for your assistance.
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I purchased the book and the exam I how do I get them?
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I would like more information about getting a certified dental coder certificate. Could I get a practice test
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I have a pt. needing full mouth extraction (32 teeth) D7140, D7310 x4, D0330, D7953 x4, D6010 x2, D6056 x2, and D6091, how do I file this with medical? Pt. is 33yrs old with severe perio and bone-loss; eating has become painful.
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When is appropriate to report medical codes vs CDT codes? What are some scenario's where you would report CPT?
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I am new at dental billing. I am trying to figure out how to post primary and secondary insurance payments but me predecessor didn't always post it the same way so I can't figure it out that way. In medical billing you take the insurance adjustment from the primary insurance and not the secondary insurance. When I tried to google how to apply the primary and secondary insurance payments I got various, conflicting answers. So my question is how am I supposed to post primary and secondary payments? Which adjustment am I supposed to use?
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Our client owns a pediatric dental clinic. The code that my client uses on a maximum basis is 9248 in conjunction with 9230. The total UCR for these is 295 and 55 respectively. They are mostly used together. So this puts my client in a situation that if they are covered, then he gets paid less, because usually the parent would pay out of pocket for these, and the whole procedure would make sense. Now with such a low fee, it does not make sense considering the stress involved. Is there any alternative way/ code(s) to charge for non-intravenous sedation using inhalation of Nitrous Oxide. Is there any scope of charging, using ASA (CPT) codes if the patient also has medical insurance coverage apart from dental coverage?
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My concern is regarding the sedation codes used for dental anesthesia as - D9220. D9221, D9230, D9241, D9242 and D9248. If the provider is credentialed as a specialist, will there be a difference in the amount paid and allowed by the insurance companies?
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what code do u use for implant
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