Ask the Coder (515) All questionsAnswered questionsUnanswered questions >« Back to Full Questions ListAnswersViewsQuestion1answer22views 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 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 Oral Surgeon pulled wisdom teeth. Patient came back to our office for follow up and make sure TE sites ok. What code should i use for visit?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?1answer22views Is there any effective date set for the ADA 2012 Dental Claim forms? When are these to be implemented by? Thank you.1answer22views can my dentist call our patient's previous dentist to ask for patient's information without any request form, our patient just signed the usual HIPPA form that we give during their first visit and that's all we have to have all authority to fax, email patients information with other dentist, medical doctors etc. Is that enough? I read somewhere that we cannot fax nor email patient's informations and xrays though. I need an answer ASAP. Thanks!1answer22views I purchased exams for CDC & CDBS. I am trying to login to the practice exams but am unable to. Can you help me with this?1answer22views Our doctor is confused about the difference between an onlay and inlay. My questions is: how is an inlay possibly 2+ surfaces? If it doesn't extend over any cusps, wouldn't an onlay always be an O surface, and no more? Then if it does extend onto any cusps, it would be then considered an onlay? Any clarification would be very helpful. Thank you.1answer21views What is a typical amount to charge for a snore guard sleep apnea appliance? « Previous 1 … 41 42 43 44 45 … 52 Next » Ask a Question