Ask the Coder (521) All questionsAnswered questionsUnanswered questions >« Back to Full Questions List Sort by date: AnswersViewsQuestion1answer29views In the following situation, which dental code would be used: Dr extracted tooth "E" (D7140) but then ran across a supernumerary tooth E; removal of impacted tooth-completely bony. What code is used for removal of this supernumerary tooth? Thank you.1answer29views When it comes to double coverage, and we submit a claim to the primary insurance first, does this always mean medical coverage? I remember hearing that Primary means medical? How does this come into play in the dental field? We see pt's in our private practice as well as in hospital out-pt OR setting when necessary.Thank you for any clarification.1answer29views Doc is in network with Met Ins, they have the PPO contracted amount of 600.00 per veneer . Can you charge a variable additional charge for the wax workup?Question 2, If the doc has a documented standard lab partner, and the patient elects to utliize another lab for whatever reason can the office pass the expense of the difference between standard and patient preferred lab fees, as long as it is communicated to the insurance company (how would we communicate this if the answer is yes?) and the doc made absolutely no more money then is that o.k.?1answer28views I only have 3 more attempts before I am locked out. I have requested a new password and keep using what is sent and it's not working. My class starts today and I can't log in. I don't know if it's because I already had a membership with the ADCA and have a login. Do I use the same login as my members if so then how am I suppose to get to my class from there?1answer28views on the superbill form flouride coding is now one code for adult/child D1208 right?1answer28views Patient has wisdom teeth surgery. Four days later comes in with dry socket and is treated for this. Four days after the dry socket treatment is seen for follow up by surgeon. What is appropriate to bill for the dry socket treatment as well as the follow up to the treatment?1answer28views What D code can be used for an Federally Qualified Health Center organizations to bill Medicaid for the supplemental payment or wrap for multiple visit procedures such as crowns or root canals in New York State? Thanks for any help you can provide.1answer28views I used the wrong diagnosis code in a dental claim to Medicare. The medicare rep told me that I have to correct it when the claim is processed. Are there any circumstances? What will happen now? Thank you.1answer28views When is appropriate to report medical codes vs CDT codes? What are some scenario's where you would report CPT?1answer27views How would you code the following? Patient presents to smooth off #9-ILF, chipped recently and originally placed 2 days earlier. Removed No decay, VOCO (prime/bond), Flowable Composite Shade: A2 finish, polish, checked occlusion. « Previous 1 … 45 46 47 48 49 … 53 Next » Ask a Question