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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)

Yes D7473 is an active code it does not state per quad, the code reads removal of torus mandibularis. Some carriers will allow this to be billed out per right and left side while others will only pay as a single code. Check with your carrier for specific guidelines and exclusions to this code.

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.

D3332 (incomplete endodontic therapy; inoperable, unrestorable or fractured tooth.

If a full mouth debridement was performed you should use CDT D4355.

According to ADA 2011-2012 code sets this is a valid code and may be used.

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.