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What is the correct CPT code for oroantral fistula closure?? I keep coming to 30600. But also, have looked at 30580. Any help in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.
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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.
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When the doctor uses an electrosurge to clean up gum tissue for the purposes of removing granulation tissue, enhancing the aesthetics of a crown and increasing impression ease/accuracy.. what periodontal oriented code would best fit this?
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This patient's insurance coverage is listed as "preventive/diagnostic only" - so what will that cover?
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Hello, How do I bill for code D3354 (pulpal regeneration)
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I need a medical code for D7950 Osseous Cartilage graft, also one for D4265 Bio mat sftosseous tiss regen. Thanks
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What ADA code would you use to bill for the INR level due to potential risk of bleeding? pt is on Coumadin.
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I have a dental provider that I code for who will code 2 restorations on the same tooth, same day, different surfaces, sometimes with the same material & sometimes not. I have requested that if they are of the same material, that she use 1 code with a larger # of surfaces. Are there any situations where it would be correct to code 2 restorations of the same material on 1 tooth?
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Is D7473 an active code and is it charged per quad or per arch?
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WE HAVE AN I-CAT 3 D IMAGE MACHINE. WE TAKE TOMOGRAPHS AND 3 DIMMENSIONAL X-RAYS TO FIND OUT IF THE PATIENT HAS ENOUGH BONE FOR DENTAL IMPLANTS. . DENTAL INSURANCE DOES NOT COVER THIS X-RAY. I WAS TOLD MEDICAL CAN COVER IT. WHAT CODE WILL I USE?
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