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    My dentist does quite a few precision fit partial dentures( crowning adjacent teeth with precision attachments that will lock into the attachments on the partial denture). Obviously the lab charges quite a bit more than fabricating a traditional partial, what code do you suggest we use for this type of service?
    Admin June 5, 2014 6:04 am
    The most appropriate code for the precision attachments would be D5862
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    Does my dentist needs to have a special ID to bill medical insurance
    Admin June 3, 2014 3:26 pm
    No any provider may bill medical, however, if they are not contracted with the carrier the claims will be processed as "out-of-network".
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    is osseous surgery paid by medical insurance? If so can you please let me know the code
    Admin June 3, 2014 10:36 am
    Some medical carriers will reimburse for osseous surgery...the correct CPT code to use for this procedure is 41899 as there is no specific code assigned to this procedure. You should note some carriers will ask for the "D" code when submitting for this procedure. You should check your individual carrier guidelines prior to claim submission
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    Patient has loss of tooth due to periapical abscess. The abscess was so bad it caused bone loss at the site. How do I code bone loss?
    Admin May 31, 2014 10:24 am
    The correct ICD-9-CM code is 525.19
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    I submitted my CEUs for this year in December I thought it was due for the renewal in December not August. Do I have to do more classes? Thanks
    Admin May 30, 2014 7:49 am
    12 CEU's are due at the end of each year regardless of when your membership fee's/renewal is due.
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    I am looking for a diagnosis code for file tip broken off in tooth from root canal. The oral surgeon is going to preform apico with retrograde filling.
    Admin May 30, 2014 6:25 am
    Primary DX 935.0, secondary DX E915
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    Is there an equivalent CPT code for D1110 and D2331?
    Admin May 29, 2014 9:36 am
    There is not an equivalent CPT code for D1110 or D2331 as cleanings and routine fillings are not covered under medical unless it is due to an accident. You would use the "D" code to bill medical if this were the case.
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    How do you code for an extracton of a molar tooth when there is two teeth in the same spot. One under the other. Thank You
    Admin May 29, 2014 7:45 am
    Without specifics we are going to have to make sum assumptions...first assumption the molar tooth is erupted and the supernumerary tooth is impacted under the erupted molar. If this is the case the following is coded. You would code D7140 - D7210 (depending on the type of extraction) for the erupted molar along with the (more)
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    is there a code for dental impressions for Dentures?
    Admin May 10, 2014 2:44 pm
    The impression is considered inclusive of the original procedure and is included in the reimbursment for the denture codes D5110-D5281
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    Is there a specific code that can be used to adjust a filling that was placed three months prior?
    Admin May 7, 2014 5:09 am
    No, you would use an unlisted code and give a brief explanation...you should note most carriers will consider adjusting a high spot on a filling inclusive of the original procedure.
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