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In dentistry, an inlay is an indirect restoration (filling) consisting of a solid substance like gold or porcelain and is fitted directly to a cavity in a tooth then cemented into place. An onlay is the same as an inlay, except it extends to replace a cusp. So to answer your question, yes, if it (more)

The most appropriate code based on the information provided would be D4231 (anatomical crown exposure-one to three teeth per quadrat). Please note: You should always check with carrier guidelines prior to submitting a claim

Usually this means exams,x-rays and cleanings only. However you should contact the carrier for specifics on what they consider to be included in "preventative & diagnostic " services.

This question is too vague, please clarify... Do you want the medical cross code? Do you want the billing guidelines on this code? Do you want a description of the code and it use? Please be more specific...

Compatible crosscode for D7950 is 21125 D4265 would be billed by the drug being used, in order to answer this question we would need to know the specific drug being used for the procedure.

This procedure would not be covered by dental and therefor should be submitted to the medical carrier. However, if you were going to submit to the dental carrier the most appropriate code would be D0999 (unspecified diagnostic procedure, by report)

It is inappropriate and fraudulent to code two separate fillings on the same tooth when a more appropriate code exists. This kind of billing is called unbundling and is considered fraudulent and abusive. Rule of thumb: always code to the highest level of specificity, meaning if a more appropriate code exists use the more appropriate (more)

what arch should i use

76376 3D rendering with interpertation and reporting of computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, or other tomographic modality; not requiring image postprocessing on an independent workstation.