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I billed out code D1550 (recement space maintainer) and the claim was rejected for needing a tooth number. Would the tooth number associated with this code be the tooth it is replacing? Ex: The space maintainer is connected to tooth A & C but filling the gap of missing tooth B on a child. Thank you
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We recently got an oral surgeon in our dental practice. Some insurance require that you bill the medical carrier first. The codes that I am dealing with are D9220 (General Anes/30 minutes), D9221 (General Anes/Add 15 min), D7230 (Rem imp tooth - part bony) x 2 teeth , D7240 (Rem imp tooth comp bony) x 2 teeth. What codes do I need to submit on the CMS-1500 form that I am to send to the medical carrier? Thank you.
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I posted a question a while back, but I can't find where it was answered. Do we usually get notified in an e-mail? Here is the question: If a child has tooth E extracted (D7140) and a supernumerary tooth is found and extracted as well (this is given the title SE (supernumerary tooth E) how do I code out for the supernumerary tooth? It was a "REMOVAL OF IMPACTED TOOTH-COMPLETELY BONY D7240, but is this the correct code for a supernumerary tooth? Thank you.
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I need to find out how to code for D9241 and D9242 on the CMS-1500 claim form with diagnostic codes. Thank you
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Is there a code for a Nesbitt denture (clasps on adjacent teeth- not whole palattal arch). Not a Maryland bridge. Thanks!
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In the following situation, which dental code would be used: Dr extracted tooth "E" (D7140) but then ran across a supernumerary tooth E; removal of impacted tooth-completely bony. What code is used for removal of this supernumerary tooth? Thank you.
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Doc is in network with Met Ins, they have the PPO contracted amount of 600.00 per veneer . Can you charge a variable additional charge for the wax workup? Question 2, If the doc has a documented standard lab partner, and the patient elects to utliize another lab for whatever reason can the office pass the expense of the difference between standard and patient preferred lab fees, as long as it is communicated to the insurance company (how would we communicate this if the answer is yes?) and the doc made absolutely no more money then is that o.k.?
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Good morning, I have a question. What would be the CPT procedure code for D6056 placing the abutment? We can't seem to find one that fits.
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I need to know how to code for four wisdom tooth impacted 1,16,17&32 in CMS 1500 form extractions?
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What is the correct code for spacer band (rubber band between #3 and #A)?
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