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The code depends on specificity: Code series D6114-D6117 is for dental implant supported fixed (overdenture) Code series D6110-D6113 is for dental implant supported removable (overdenture) Your question needs more specificity to narrow down the correct code.

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You should use the standard medical form CMS-1500 when submitting any claim to Medicare. The code used should be 41899 for the extractions accompanied with the correct ICD-10-CM code. It would also be beneficial to send in the request from the oncologist requesting the extractions. Make sure you write in box 19 of the CMS (more)

A prophy should not be billed out on the same day as scaling and root planing. The SRP should be preformed and a week or two later the patient should return for a prophy.

Please be more specific in your question, as there is no current code for intraoral scan. What type of scan and why is it being preformed? Example intraoral cancer scan/screening ?

CDT code D0363 that was used for cone beam three dimensional image reconstruction has been deleted.

Is there a code for wax bite registration?

By report means you must send in a dictated report from the dentist on the procedure and how it was preformed, along with the claim submission.

The rationale behind D9311 is to consult with the patient’s healthcare professional before beginning active treatment to ensure that all potentially dangerous medical conditions are discussed and the best course of treatment is collaborated for the patient’s safety. This exchange of information must be recorded in the patient’s’ clinical notes as a document, audio file (more)

D9940 is an occlusal guard this procedure will require a brief narrative to prove medical necessity. It is a removable dental appliance and is designed to minimize the effects of bruxism and other occlusal factors. D7880 is an orthotic device which also requires a brief narrative to prove medical necessity, however this device is used (more)