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If abnormal findings exist the provider must add to the documentation agreeing to the findings.

If you are having issues logging into the practice exams please use the following URL: www.adcaonline.org/pexams instead of the link on the website. You may re-register yourself if your original username and password do not work.

The most appropriate code for the precision attachments would be D5862

The AAPC and the BC Advantage are currently running ICD-10 training courses. The ADCA will not have an ICD-10 training course until January 2016.

If a patient (child) has dual insurace meaning they have two dental plans the primary insurance will depend on several factors. 1. Who's birthday falls first mother or father 2. Who's plan has been in effect the longest 3. Is there a court order determining custody and insurance In order to find the answer you (more)

No, this is not within the scope of practice for a dental hygienist. The dentist must be present and review the documentation as well as add to the documentation to make this a valid billable code.

By report means you must send in a dictated report from the dentist on the procedure and how it was preformed, along with the claim submission.

41899 for both, you will clarify between the two in box 19 with a breif explanation (i.e. teeth involved #1 D7230 and #16 D7240)

Most likely Medicare will not cover this procedure, you may contact Medicare and see if they will pre-authorize the procedure based on the systemic disease (cancer) and the need for a prosthesis to return normal functionality of chewing.