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If you do a DO filling and a B filling on the same tooth and the DO does not touch the B can you bill for 2 seperate fillings the same day?
Admin December 22, 2022 8:08 pm
Yes but in many cases the insurance will downgrade it to a D2393 and pay it as that code. I've recently dealt with this with a patient with Guardian insurance.
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The hygienist doesn't want to take all 7 images because patient doesn't have enough teeth to justify taking the full 7 VBWX. Is there a way to bill just four images?
asw0929 May 15, 2022 7:57 pm
D0274 - bitewings - four radiographic images The vertical bitewing positioning allows an image of up to two molars to be taken, showing part of the periodontal ligaments. The horizontal bitewing positioning allows up to three molars to be viewed with one image. Report D0270 for a single film bitewing, D0272 for two bitewing films, (more)
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John June 11, 2024 12:23 pm
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.
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Admin August 5, 2011 5:39 am
As long as it is not in connection with the same tooth, most carriers will not allow any other codes in connection with D9110 other than radiographs (x-rays).
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Admin January 10, 2013 5:05 pm
In the Preventive section of the CDT manual, a new procedure code was added for topical application of fluoride D1208. The nomenclature was revised for D1206 to indicate topical application of fluoride varnish. Two codes, D1203 and D1204 were deleted. Simply put D1206 is for a varnish while D1208 is for fluoride. The appropriate code (more)
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Admin June 22, 2011 8:27 am
According to coding guidelines an adjustment done post delivery of a crown or bridge is included in the original fee and is not billed seperately, unless the adjustment is being done more than 30 days after the initial delivery.
asked 16 years ago by
Admin June 29, 2010 10:12 am
The answer to your question is really a matter of opinion. If you ask the dentist or billing staff the answer would be yes. D0350 oral/facial photographic images would be used for diagnostic purposes. The reason is simple by taking photographs the dentist is able to map out a clear cut plan and ascessment of (more)
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Admin April 12, 2014 12:11 pm
No using D9310 within the same office is inappropriate. The correct way would be to use D0150 for the general dentist first "initial" visit and then use D0160 for the referral to the oral surgeon.
asked 13 years ago by
I have a patient that has had SRP. He has been on perio maintenance (4910) for a year. If they have improved can they go back to an adult prophy (1110) or do they have to stay at a 4910? I was told once we use 4910 they have to stay with that code.
Lori May 7, 2025 2:13 pm
The American Dental Association has said it's a matter of clinical judgement of the dentist. It is appropriately reported as D4910, but if the treating dentist determines the patient can be treated with routine prophylaxis, then D1110 may be appropriate.
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We no longer take impressions or diagnostic casts. Is there a CDT code that would cover the intraloral scan with our Itero when we are preparing a treatment/case work up for an Invisalign consult? Can we still bill out D0470 or do we use D0393?
Admin July 26, 2022 4:46 pm
D0470
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