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What codes can we use if exams and cleanings were done at separate appointment? Can we use z13.84 if exam was done only?
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Why would one be covered under the plan and not another
J Walker August 27, 2024 2:15 pm
D7956 was used on me at Seinna Monarch dentistry, I asked them about the code, and he said that it was an expensive material, and they charge for it.Whatever that particular material is under that code.D 7956 there I wasn't able to get my services done...
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This is for pediatric dental treatment under general anesthesia in an out patient clinic.
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CC: NONE HX: No Change DX: #K buccal resorption under crown Eye Protection Used: Yes Anesthetic: Denti-Care Denti-Freeze topical, 4% Septo c/ epi 1/200,000 x 1.7cc, mental TX: K core/crown prep ALGINATE IMP FOR TEMP, PRE SCAN UPPER AND LOWER ARCHES W...
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Do two quads of D4342 qualify for D4910?
oknightsims October 23, 2023 11:24 am
I will start by saying...read the code descriptions for each. The codes are distinctly different, and your provider should report the code that best describes the procedure performed. I caution you on substituting one code for another. Insurance carriers have the right to alter payment based on policy provisions and the codes submitted but as (more)
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Is D7300 considered oral surgery or an implant?
oknightsims October 23, 2023 11:39 am
I would advise my coders to assign D7300 because it is the corresponding code to the placement codes and was meant to remove a temporary device. In the CDT, it is found under the Oral Surgery section under Other Procedures. Implants placed for support of a prosthesis (D6010) have a different removal code (D6100) and (more)
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Anonymous
Would this be something we could bill to insurances and Medicaid patients IF we tell them upfront that they will need to pay for that part of the service? Or, is there an obscure code that we can utilize to collect on behalf of waste fees?
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Pt seen to stablish care. Procedure code used D0150 the next day patient seen for a limited examination D0140 and extracted a tooth. I am curious if this will be considered over charging on exams, as pt just had a comprehensive exam the day before.
Angela Miller October 25, 2023 6:49 am
If these two had taken place weeks apart, I think it would be fine. Doing a comprehensive one day and a limited the next day, my question as an auditor was the extraction planned on the D0150 exam and scheduled for the next day? If so, the D0140 I would say is overcharging unless you (more)
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how many fillings is standard for dentists to do in one sitting?
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