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Whether the lab made the inlay or onlay has no bearing on the code. It is the same as if you were billing for a crown made in a lab. Depending on what type of material was used and how many surfaces covered would determine the code used: Metallic onlay- D2542-D2544 or Metallic Inlay D2510-D2530 (more)

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Depending on the insurance carrier, some carriers state 1-3 teeth use 21248 partial 4 or more use 21249. While other carriers state if you are performing the surgical phase only use 21248 and if you are performing both the surgical and prosthetic phase use 21249.

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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.