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The codes are specific to the procedure being performed without knowing what procedure the DDS is performing an answer can not be given.

Typically they are answered within 72 hours depending on the level of difficulty of the question being asked.

Unfortunately this is not a billable procedure, acclimating the child to the dental office is considered inclusive of the procedure that will be preformed and not reimbursable if no procedure was performed.

depending on how many credentials you hold it is 12 CE's for the first credential and an additional 4 CE's for every credential you hold in addition.

Yes it does because they are putting in a bridge or bridgework.

For an all on 4 here are common procedures: -D6010: Surgical placement of implant body (endosteal) -D6114: Implant/ abutment supported fixed denture maxillary -D6115: Implant/ abutment supported fixed denture mandibular -D6118: Interim fixed denture mandibular -D6119: Interim fixed denture maxillary -D6180: Implant maintenance (cleaning of prosthesis and abutments) The provider needs to diagnose and treatment (more)

No, it should be billed as a single bitewing CDT code D0270

RSP must be done on a separate visit. It is not billable in conjunction with periodontal maintenance or a prophy.

It is very likely that the insurance is going to deny the second D9222 and D9223. I would submit medical records indicating the need for general anesthesia the second time (twice in a day). This is a rare occurrence, and it's likely that it will be denied as you already had the patient sedated once (more)

The rules to billing medical carriers are defined within your contracts and vary from carrier to carrier, you need to review your contracts or review the guidelines found in your CPT manual. As for determining diagnosis codes these must come from your doctor, you as a coder/biller may not determine what diagnosis is appropriate. Once (more)