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    Do we use 87207, 87209 for Medical code for swab biopsy of palate or buccal cavity?
    July 17, 2012 9:05 am
    Your question cannot be answered with out further information: 1. What is the biopsy being done for? 2. What location in the mouth? 3. Are you the dentist or lab? Once the information is received we will be more than happy to give you a complete answer. Thank you Coding Support
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    asked 14 years ago by
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    can my dentist call our patient's previous dentist to ask for patient's information without any request form, our patient just signed the usual HIPPA form that we give during their first visit and that's all we have to have all authority to fax, email patients information with other dentist, medical doctors etc. Is that enough? I read somewhere that we cannot fax nor email patient's informations and xrays though. I need an answer ASAP. Thanks!
    March 17, 2016 11:11 am
    You must have permission from the patient to send or receive any information unless the patients life is in danger...see HIPAA rules for patient privacy.
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    asked 10 years ago by
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    I wanted to know if you have a location where you share what documentation requirements are needed to support the billing of all new CDT 2014 codes. For example D0601-D0603?
    June 18, 2014 11:39 am
    No we do not have an area for documentation requirements, however, your question has been submitted to the advisory board for consideration.
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    asked 12 years ago by
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    RE: 3D Cone Beam Scanning - Please clarify billing the following: 1. Dental billing code for 3d scan procedure 2. Can reconstruction be billed separately, if so what is the code 3. Medical billing code for 3D Scan procedure 4. Can reconstruction be medically billed separately, is so what is the code. 5. Is Reonstruction to Tomography the same as rendering? Thank you.
    July 12, 2016 2:14 pm
    You will need to be more specific in your question, please resubmit your question with more specificity. 1. Pre or Post imaging 2. Image capture only, interpretation only or image and interpretation
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    asked 9 years ago by
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    Do you have a sample of an appeal letter for a denial for treatment that had been given prior-authorization?
    October 6, 2011 5:15 am
    At this time we do not have the letter you are requesting, I will forward this request to the Director of Education for a sample letter to be created. Please check your members area within the next 3 weeks for your letter.
    shaunadasilva
    asked 14 years ago by
    Shauna DaSilva
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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.
    May 30, 2014 6:25 am
    Primary DX 935.0, secondary DX E915
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    asked 12 years ago by
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    A patient was seen and the doctor gave the Nitrous Oxide D9230 and also was able to give the a local anesthetic, but then the patient became uncooperative. The patient was then referred to a specialist. Can you bill for the D9230 alone where it was given and the procedure was attempted?
    July 15, 2015 12:06 pm
    Yes, you may bill for the N2O however you must have a brief explanation accompany the claim.
    Staylor2964
    asked 10 years ago by
    Shannon Taylor
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    how do I sign up for the CDC exam
    December 3, 2016 4:11 pm
    Go to the website and click Certification - CDC
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    asked 9 years ago by
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    How would you code for the following: an 8-year-old presents with lacerated lip--IM injection of Ketamine for sedation--debridement of the wound with 2 sutures placed
    March 4, 2015 10:24 am
    Without specifics(how big is the laceration, was a limited exam performed) the following codes are the most appropriate for the scenario listed above. Dental: D9241, D7530, & D7910
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    asked 11 years ago by
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    The sedation medication we use is: Versed What is the appropriate HCPCS? Where do I list that on the CMS 1500 form?In response to question 'I recently posted a question regarding a medical claim and this was part of the response: "For the D9248 you will need to list the drugs used and their appropriate HCPCS code." "HCPCS stands for Healthcare Common Procedural Coding System and is published by the American Medical Association (AMA). This book lists drug codes, durable medical equipment codes, outpatient services, and more. You may purchase the book from any company that sells coding manuals. If you would like the specific HCPCS codes please list what drugs you are using for the D9248 (i.e. The HCPCS code for demerol is J2175).Thank you.
    November 2, 2013 2:50 pm
    HCPCS code for versed is J2250. It is placed in boc 24D of the CMS-1500 form.
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