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CDT code D2921 is new as of 1/1/2014...meaning this code did not exsist prior to this date.

The most appropriate code would be D2999 (unspecified restorative procedure) make sure to add a short narraitive to support your code.

The best code would be D7530 (removal of foreign body).

The appropriate code is D0160

That varies between carriers, some require the crown to be billed on the seat date, while others will allow for billing on the prep date. You need to read your contracts with each carrier for accurate billing guidelines.

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

There is no CPT code for D2750 as crown's are not a covered medical benefit and should not be submitted to the medical carrier unless told to do so by the carrier. In that event you would need to use an unlisted code, the most appropriate code would be CPT 41899. You will need to (more)

According to insurance guidelines the plan that has been in effect the longest would be the primary plan. If he is still insured and eligible under his fathers plan that plan would be considered primary and his wife's insurance would be secondary. Now if he is no longer eligible under his father's plan his wife's (more)

If they are new to the practice 99203, if the patient is established 99213. Please note the documentation MUST be complete to meet these levels of service.

Yes, Diagnosis codes come from current year ICD-9-CM volumes 1 & 2 for Physicians.