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Hi, we billed a D2394 for #28 for surfaces MODB and claim was denied for invalid surfaces. The CDT does not specify what surfaces are billable with this code. Is there a way to know which surfaces are valid for D2394?
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I work in a multi provider office. If one of our dentists refers to another dentist inside our organization for treatment such as a crown or Root canal treatment and a consultation is necessary to determine if the dentist can perform the treatment, what code do I use? This would mean that the dentist that is possible agreeing to perform the treatment wishes to clinically exam the area before scheduling the treatment. Does a code exist for this type of exam?
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If a patient was present in our office for a problem focused exam D0140 and it is diagnosed that they have infection and need to return for an extraction or have a RCT performed in another office. They had not done either treatment and returned one month later with infection again with pain in the same tooth. What code should be used for the second visit? No treatment was able to be performed on either visit due to extensive infection and the need for antibiotic treatment prior to extraction or RCT.
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What would be the correct code for a first time patient under the age of three? I think it is D0145, but unsure if D0150 is an option? This would be the first exam in our office and the patient is not in pain.
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doctor does the following: two samples were procured with separate 2.0mm biopsy punches. A local was also used. Medical codes are 11100 and 11101 and transfer to D7286. Do I charge this code twice for each biopsy?
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When billing for implants, do you include the abudment placement as part of D6010, or do you bill the abudment separately when it is placed D6057?
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Is there a specific ADA code for a diagnostic wax up?
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Are there any good reference materials you could suggest for helping answer questions pertaining to billing of implants and abudments, bone grafting, materials used for bone grafting and implants?
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When billing for TMJ splints, can you bill them on the order date, or do you have to bill them when dispensed to the patient.
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For bone grafting for the purpose of implant placement, our oral surgeon uses a couple different types of material for the grafting, a membrane. To code this and bill to insurance, I am using D6104, D4265 and D4266 for billing. Is this correct or should all charges be simply billed under only the D6104?
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