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D0140 is for a patient being seen for a specific problem minimal documentation is required. Why the patient was there or Chief Complaint and proposed treatment. D0150 is for a first time patient and must meet the following criteria oral cancer screening, evaluation and recording of patients dental and medical history and overall general health (more)

No, the provider must document clearly each day what was done and each day needs to be signed off on.

70355 the diagnosis code would depend on the findings example why are the extractions being performed...impacted teeth, decay, etc.

Go to the website and click Certification - CDC

Once you have been approved to take the exam you will receive an email with the URL along with your username and password. Please note some individuals will undergo an audit prior to the release of the exam these individuals will be notified by mail. The address used will be the one in your members (more)

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.

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

All exams are suspended at this time we will resume exams starting Monday January 23, 2017

You may contact the certification department 800.300.0239 or email support@adcaonline.org Or you may logon to www.adcaonline.org and select the certification tab select the exam you would like to take and follow the registration process.

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