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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).

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)

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.

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)

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.

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)

D0470

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.

We recommend you submit with the D4999 and attach a short narrative explaning the procedure for payment consideration.

If this removal was part of interdental fixation device for a fracture you get 20670 once. If this is a true arch bar removal and the arch bars were not placed by the treating dentist you need to bill dental D7997, if the arch bars were placed by the treating dentist this is not a (more)