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    Hi, I just recently got my log in information and so I'm a bit behind. Can you help me get started… I tried to navigate through the site and I'm not sure what tabs to click for the training modules to access the course work?
    Admin July 21, 2016 2:15 pm
    Hi Raymond, You are never behind on our on-demand classes. I noticed you are using an aol email this is a Microsoft email and you may not receive login information. Please contact our Director of Education Mindi Rothans 800.300.0239 x105 to update your email and receive login instructions.
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    I was advised that our dental hygienist cannot diagnose a patient but in ICD10, if a patient comes in for a prophy, should they use the two following diagnosis? If so, if the abnormal dental cleaning is used, the hygienist would have to add the abnormal diagnosis. At this point, does the dental provider have to add an addendum stating the abnormality? What is required?Dental cleaning Z01.20 Dental cleaning with abnormal finding Z01.21
    Admin February 17, 2016 10:58 am
    If abnormal findings exist the provider must add to the documentation agreeing to the findings.
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    asked 10 years ago by
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    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?
    Admin July 27, 2016 9:36 am
    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.
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    asked 9 years ago by
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    My dentist does quite a few precision fit partial dentures( crowning adjacent teeth with precision attachments that will lock into the attachments on the partial denture). Obviously the lab charges quite a bit more than fabricating a traditional partial, what code do you suggest we use for this type of service?
    Admin June 5, 2014 6:04 am
    The most appropriate code for the precision attachments would be D5862
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    asked 12 years ago by
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    I am looking at the ICD-10 diagnosis codes in preparation of the OCtober conversion. For diagnosis K08.10_, it specifies a class. What are those classes and how can I find documentation on them?
    Admin June 12, 2015 5:42 am
    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.
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    When it comes to double coverage, and we submit a claim to the primary insurance first, does this always mean medical coverage? I remember hearing that Primary means medical? How does this come into play in the dental field? We see pt's in our private practice as well as in hospital out-pt OR setting when necessary.Thank you for any clarification.
    Admin February 5, 2013 10:27 am
    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)
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    In the state of PA, can a dental hygienist bill for D0180 when a dentist is not present? This is a bit "urgent", so I would appreciate any help or quick response. Thank you.
    Admin May 28, 2016 3:03 am
    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.
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    I'm really kind of new to dental billing and I am not quite sure what to send on a code that is by report. Are there any special rules when billing D7971 -excision of salivary gland, by report? Can you help me with this?
    Admin January 27, 2017 8:44 am
    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.
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    Please let me know what the CPT codes are for extraction partial impaction and extraction of full bony impaction.Thank you,Sharon Carrillo
    Admin September 3, 2013 4:24 pm
    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)
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    I have a patient coming into the office who needs a 3 unit bridge replaced. The patient has medicare insurance. I know medicare does not pay for dental work but the patient has had cancer of the mouth and has lost his upper palate to cancer. The patient wears a Definitive obturator. The 3 unit brigde helps hold his obturator in. Well medicare pay for this and what ICD-9 code do I use. Thank You.
    Admin February 15, 2012 7:49 am
    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.
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