Ask the Coder (516) All questionsAnswered questionsUnanswered questions >« Back to Full Questions ListAnswersViewsQuestion1answer23views 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 you1answer23views How do you code for an extracton of a molar tooth when there is two teeth in the same spot. One under the other. Thank You1answer23views When you have a patient who is receiving a flouride treatment with a well child check in a medical providers office, what diagnosis would you use for the flouride treatment?1answer23views If you receive full payment from a primary insurance, do you still submit the EOB and claim to the secondary as well? Thank you1answer23views 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?1answer23views What is the best ICD-9 diagnosis code to use for a pt with Cerebral Palsy who must be treated in the OR under general anesthesia? Thank you1answer22views Our practice has just started to use Silver Diamine Fluoride. Is there a CDT code for this? I have researched it and cannot find anything. Would we use D1208 or D1206 if not? Is it considered a fluoride application or a fluoride varnish?1answer22views I recently asked about testing but have not yet received an answer. I completed the course this past Spring and have not yet completed the final exam for certification. How do I pay for and access this? Thank you.1answer22views If a patient is present for a filling but decides he does not want to accomplish the planned procedure and would like to address the fact that the patient needs a complete upper denture. The treatment plan was already completed which includes the complete upper denture. The patient is given a referral to an outside prosthodontist and X-Rays were taken. The patient has Medicaid dental and only X-Rays can not be charged out per Medicaid rules. Is there another appropriate code that can be used in conjunction with the X-Rays that describes a limited exam and referral given?1answer22views Patient has loss of tooth due to periapical abscess. The abscess was so bad it caused bone loss at the site. How do I code bone loss? « Previous 1 … 40 41 42 43 44 … 52 Next » Ask a Question