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Staylor2964 January 21, 2022 2:27 pm
Virginia will pay for dentures for adults. It does have to be pre-authorized. Most of the time they are approved.
asked 4 years ago by
Anonymous
We did a sinus lift on the UR and UL. Can I only bill the 7951 once or can I bill it for the UR and again for the UL?
asw0929 May 15, 2022 8:11 pm
This can be reported twice if both upper quadrants are augmented. I would recommend sending documentation to support both the UL and UR quadrants so there is no question as to overbilling the procedure. See Coding Companion 2022, Clinical Coding Scenario #3 on page 215 for verification. This procedure is performed to increase the alveolar (more)
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Does this code require tooth numbers to be reported?
maryanna1964 February 23, 2022 2:09 pm
Yes it does because they are putting in a bridge or bridgework.
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Can a D6080 code be used for locator dentures that can be removed by the patient or only fixed appliances?
asw0929 May 15, 2022 7:53 pm
D6080: implant maintenance procedures when prostheses are removed and reinserted, including cleansing of prostheses and abutments; This procedure includes active debriding of the implant(s) and examination of all aspects of the implant system(s), including the occlusion and stability of the superstructure. The patient is also instructed in thorough daily cleansing of the implant(s). This is (more)
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We no longer take impressions or diagnostic casts. Is there a CDT code that would cover the intraloral scan with our Itero when we are preparing a treatment/case work up for an Invisalign consult? Can we still bill out D0470 or do we use D0393?
Admin July 26, 2022 4:46 pm
D0470
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Pt never developed #7. When she was a teenager a maryland bridge was make the pontic is an old metal that is attached to a porc maryland retainer. pt fractured only #7 and to be conservative, we only replaced #7. A crown was fabricated to attach to a...
Admin October 21, 2022 12:49 pm
d6240
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Admin December 10, 2013 7:56 am
The best code would be D7530 (removal of foreign body).
asked 12 years ago by
Due to limitations within the CDT code structure, the concept of a Professional and technical fee has not gotten the attention it deserves. Unfortunately, anesthesia reimbursements and cases for medically necessary Dentistry, not OMF, are not payable...
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how many fillings is standard for dentists to do in one sitting?
asked 2 years ago by
Anonymous
This is for pediatric dental treatment under general anesthesia in an out patient clinic.
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