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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?
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We are having trouble getting our pano(D0330) and bite wing(D0272 or D0274)paid when they are performed on the same day of service. If we took Pano, BWs and additional PA's can we code as FMX? Is there any other way of coding these services in order to receive payment? Thanks
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My PT is getting a conventional overdenture. In order to prepare the remaining natural tooth structure to rest under the denture, the doctor must file away the natural tooth crown so only the tooth root remains. Then he must cap the root with composite material. He called the procedure a "root cap." What are the proper CDT codes to use for insurance billing purposes?
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My patient wants a full denture. The patient wants to keep just one tooth root and remove the tooth crown. Should I code the denture as an overdenture? The dr. needs to file down the crown so only the root is left. He then plans to place a layer of composite over the top of the tooth. How should I code these procedures?
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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 you
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We are having trouble getting our pano D0330 and bite wing D0272 and D0274 paid when they are performed on the same day of service. Is there any other way of coding these services in order to receive payment? Thanks
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We use code D9230 for Nitrous Inhalation, can we also use D9248 for Halcion administration or would it be better to use D9920 Behavior modification w/ a narrative for a patient that has high anxiety before and during a dental procedure?
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When filing dental insurance for a crown, D2751, and we are not providers with the insruance nor do we have any agreements whether to file on prep or seat date, doesn't the ADA recommend we file our claim on the prep date?
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I found the code for smoothing a tooth (odontoplasty D9971), can I use that code in conjunction with palliative treatment D9110?
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Good Morning. I need a code for smoothing a tooth. I know that there is one, but I can't remember where it is.
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