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    How do I submit code D7270 to Medical
    I've never submitted to medical and don't have claim forms
    asw0929 April 14, 2022 2:42 pm
    In order to bill medical insurance, you would need to contract/use an online company to bill medically or purchase a stack of CMS-1500 forms and complete the forms in your office to send to the insurance company. You would also need to be sure that you have a CPT code book and ICD-10-CM code book (more)
    Nella
    asked 3 years ago by
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    why is the insurance company requiring surfaces for a D6240
    asw0929 May 18, 2022 11:37 am
    Unfortunately, I can't exactly explain why a payor would request a tooth surface, but it may be a requirement of the plan for the code. This is probably given to be sure that duplicates are not billed. Also, they are typically subject to a 5–10-year limitation. There can be quite a few limitations to these (more)
    Anonymous
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    Our practice does a lot of full mouth fluoride varnish applications for high risk patients every 3 months. We have been trying to get this pre-authorized by our state Medicaid. We have to prove it is medically necessary. Their description of medical necessity is vague. Can you give us some examples you have found that works in this case. Most of these patients are very young and we cannot get x-rays on them.
    Admin April 26, 2017 8:39 am
    The following article will aide you in determining how to assign medical necessity for patients you believe to be high risk. Please click on the link or copy and paste into your browser: https://www.aapd.org/globalassets/media/policies_guidelines/bp_cariesriskassessment.pdf
    Staylor2964
    asked 8 years ago by
    Shannon Taylor
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    CAN D9222 BE BILLED TWICE ON ONE DATE OF SERVICE?
    PT CAME IN THIS MORNING HAD TOOTH #8 EXTRACTED WITH D9222 AND D9223 PT RETURNED THIS AFTERNOON AND HAD TOOTH #9 EXTRACTED WITH D9222 AND D9223 CAN I SUBMIT 2 SEPARATE CLAIMS TO INSURANCE WITH EACH HAVING D9222 LISTED?
    asw0929 May 16, 2022 7:38 pm
    It is very likely that the insurance is going to deny the second D9222 and D9223. I would submit medical records indicating the need for general anesthesia the second time (twice in a day). This is a rare occurrence, and it's likely that it will be denied as you already had the patient sedated once (more)
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    Can you resubmit a claim with a supervising dentist?
    Admin May 4, 2019 4:03 pm
    This question is to vague please give more detail...
    Admin
    asked 6 years ago by
    ADCA Admin
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    Correct usage of code D2940
    Most of the descriptors I am seeing for this code state this is not a definitive restoration. Therefore, if this code is used should the patient be returning for a permanent restoration?
    thompsonlori73 February 15, 2022 11:45 am
    I found this on the webpage: https://www.dentalclaimsupport.com/blog/examining-cdt-code-d2940-do-you-place-protective-restorations-at-the-emergency-appointment#:~:text=The%20nomenclature%20defines%20D2940%20as%20a%20protective%20restoration.,outside%20the%20mouth%20then%20placed%20on%20the%20tooth This type of restoration is accurately documented and reported to the payer using code D2940 which was revised a few years ago. The previous code nomenclature defined this code as a sedative filling. The current code language includes a revised nomenclature and a descriptor. D2940 protective restoration Direct (more)
    Lisa
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    Can you bill for drugs on a dental form when moderate sedation is used
    Anonymous May 18, 2022 9:32 am
    When you say "drugs" be more specific. Are you referring to other sedative medications? I cannot see why other medications would not be covered because moderation sedation was used. This may also be payer specific and/or plan specific. You might also want to document the reason for needing any additional medications (ie: patient was autistic (more)
    Tonya
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    I don't this is allowed but I had to asked, because I can't find any guidelines regarding signatures for dental charting. Can a DDS chart and sign off a dental for another DDS (locum) that has left and is no longer with the dental office? ( this DDS did not chart a note at TOS). Where would be the best place to get information on dental guidelines, if there are any. A quick response would be very helpful. thanks.
    Admin May 4, 2017 9:22 am
    What I believe you are asking is can a dentist document in the patients chart for another dentist? The answer is simply NO the dentist who provided the service must document . The only time another dentist may provide the documentation is if he/she was present at the time of procedure or examination and aided (more)
    ryazzie
    asked 8 years ago by
    Rena Yazzie
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    What do I code for the 4-6 week tissue re-eval after SRP?
    I completed 4 quads of SRP and 4 weeks later the patient came back in for the re-eval appointment. Do I use D4910 or D0171. I spot probed, scaled residual calculus, polished, flossed, and applied fluoride varnish. Also I placed Arestin on two pockets...
    asw0929 May 18, 2022 11:14 am
    Since the patient had 4 quads of SRP, the patient is a PM at that point. Just as an FYI, the first PM appointment is usually 90 days post SRP. So, for example, Delta is denying our D4910's within 90 days of SRP. This is a WRITE OFF. Not billable. Since it was NOT past (more)
    k
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    Do you need to add the tooth number when you are billing out code D5282?
    Admin May 7, 2019 2:54 pm
    D5282 removable unilateral partial denture one piece cast metal (including clasps and teeth), maxillary Yes, this code requires either a tooth number or quadrant to accompany it on the claim form.
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