Ask the Coder (494) All questionsAnswered questionsUnanswered questions >« Back to Full Questions ListAnswersViewsQuestion1answer40views Any Crosswalk codes known for Extraction of a Supernumerary tooth (used D7240-SN)to a CPT code? Thank you Brenda1answer39views If a patient has periocoronitis on tooth 17 and the dentist burns the flap of skin off, what is the correct code? I say D7971, but the dentist insists that I code it under D7280, since operculectomy is not covered under the patient's insurance (Florida Medicaid). The dentist did not remove any bone, did not make an incision. Who is right?1answer16views I have two claims for crowns that have been denied - two separate patients, one insured with MetLife, the other Principal. I have been through one appeal with MetLife and two appeals with Principal. I have never had claims denied for lack of necessity. They were necessary and obviously I did not provide the correct documentation/narrative. I would appreciate any help getting insurance benefits for these two patients. Thank you, Beverly Knight1answer17views I need to find out how to code for 3rd molar extractions on the CMS-1500 claim form.1answer29views What is the dental code for medical code 20900? Thanks!1answer48views I have a questions on code D1203 Topical Fluriode- child vs code D1206 - Topical Fluriode Varnish. Could you please tell me what is the difference between this two? Thank you Paula1answer48views Is there a CPT code for an occlusal guard? (D9940 CDT)1answer26views Our dentist has coded a restoration with 3 surface codes and a + sign and saying to bill at a 4 surface code. He says it's for shoeing the cusp? Please advise how do I code.1answer17views I am new to orthodontic and dental billing. The patient may have a 27-month or 30-month treatment, but our office likes to have the bill paid in 24 months. So the private pay part is divided up, % down and 24 monthly payments. In submitting claims for insurance, I have seen others put in the number of months of treatment remainnig (box 42 J400) accurately as 27 or 30, but then put the code, total case fee, initial banding fee, and something like "24 months to be billed at $____ per month." Is it okay to bill insurance this way?1answer17views We refer patient to a Oral Surgeon, they pulled tooth out and put sutures. Patient came to our office to remove sutures. What code should we use? Since we did not pull his tooth but remove his sutures. Thank you « Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 … 50 Next » Ask a Question