Ask the Coder (516) All questionsAnswered questionsUnanswered questions >« Back to Full Questions ListAnswersViewsQuestion1answer19views > If a young child had extensive restorative dental work completed in > an out-pt OR hospital setting, as well as 8 extractions (D7140), how > do I go about billing medical for the extractions. I was told in a > previously submitted question that CPT code 41899 can be used to bill > medical using the CMS-1500 form if more than 7 extractions were > performed. > > I am a little confused on how to approach the 1500 form. Do I need to > include all of the D-codes charged out for the apt as well? The > extractions are the only ones I can submit to medical insurance under > code 41899 to my understanding. > > Or do I only bill code 41899 eight different times on the CMS-1500 > form and not include the other D-codes? > > Would this process change if the insurance provider is the same for both the medical > and dental benefits? > > Thank you for you time. I really appreciate any clarification I can > get.1answer19views On the CMS-1500 section 24-E (Diagnosis Code) do these codes come from the ICD-9-CM book?Thank you :)1answer18views Could you please provide us with specific examples as to when a D0140 (limited exam) should be used and when it should not?1answer18views The dentist is work for but do not do billing for on his ortho cases bill the insurance company to maximize the patients benefits then gives a patien a discount so they do not have to pay the whole amount what is left due. Is that type of billing appropriate?1answer18views When the doctor performs a root canal through a porcelain crown(already previously fabricated/placed), what does he code "building back up" the tooth as since it's not for restoration retention? Or is it included int he RCT code. Thanks.1answer18views If x-ray were not diagnostic, do we still charge for them?1answer18views 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.1answer18views We recently had a patient come in for a filling. About a week after the filling was placed the patient was seen for normal cold sensitivity with the recent filling. What is the proper code to use for the post treatment appointment.1answer18views Hi Can you tell me how many CEU to maintain for active membership? thanksCindy1answer18views I submitted my CEUs for this year in December I thought it was due for the renewal in December not August. Do I have to do more classes? Thanks « Previous 1 … 45 46 47 48 Next » Ask a Question