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    we have questions about the new dental code of D9311 ( consult w/ medical health care professional). What kind of documentation is required in order to bill out this code for dental services ( amount of time spent w/ medical provider discussing the patient's medical history, etc.) and where should it be documented ( in patient's medical and dental chart)? Also, we have clinics that offer medical and dental services both in the same building and sometimes we have patients who are being seen for dental and their face is swollen so we have to send them over to the medical side of our facilities for a rocephin shot and was wondering if the D9311 code would be appropriate to use in those cases.
    Admin January 10, 2017 11:16 am
    The rationale behind D9311 is to consult with the patient’s healthcare professional before beginning active treatment to ensure that all potentially dangerous medical conditions are discussed and the best course of treatment is collaborated for the patient’s safety. This exchange of information must be recorded in the patient’s’ clinical notes as a document, audio file (more)
    Admin
    asked 9 years ago by
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    Coding radiographs with restorative procedures
    We have patients that come into the hospital due to issue where they can’t have the restorative procedures done without anesthesia. My question is, under anesthesia, if provider performs radiographic images and bitewings, can it be coded with a resto...
    kmoney October 25, 2021 1:57 pm
    You can certainly charge out radiographs with restorations. You have to be mindful of the plan limitations set in place by the carrier. If a patient has had a full mouth series done within a specified time limit the bitewings and pa’s may not be covered because the patient has exceeded their limit. There are (more)
    Arbo
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    Hi there, I would like to ask, what is the code to use for implant overdenture?
    Admin May 9, 2017 8:10 pm
    The code depends on specificity: Code series D6114-D6117 is for dental implant supported fixed (overdenture) Code series D6110-D6113 is for dental implant supported removable (overdenture) Your question needs more specificity to narrow down the correct code.
    Admin
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    D0170 code
    If a dentist sees a red or white lesion during a 150 exam and wants to re evaluate the pt in 2 weeks, is she/he allowed to use D0170 code? Will the insurance deny it? Thank you so much!
    Zienab.k.elmalik January 23, 2022 9:57 am
    Yes
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    If I had a patient that had a tooth extracted, billed as D7210 and later had residual roots extracted can D7250 be billed?
    Admin May 10, 2019 3:07 pm
    Yes, as long as the codes were not billed out on the same day or the procedure performed on the same day.
    Admin
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    Are toodh numbers needed when billing D7210 for 2 different teeth on Hospital Facility UB claim?
    asw0929 May 4, 2022 8:18 am
    Since they are a requirement by some insurance companies on the CMS-1500 form I would say that it is also a good idea to enter them on the UB-04 form, but I cannot find documentation that states that it's a requirement. You might want to check with the insurance carrier to be sure.
    Anonymous
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    I'm really kind of new to dental billing and I am not quite sure what to send on a code that is by report. Are there any special rules when billing D7971 -excision of salivary gland, by report? Can you help me with this?
    Admin January 27, 2017 8:44 am
    By report means you must send in a dictated report from the dentist on the procedure and how it was preformed, along with the claim submission.
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    How to code an extraction of only coronal portion without root tips?
    Patient presents for extraction of tooth #32. Dentist is able to remove coronal portion, but unable to remove roots. Also, surgical handpiece used to remove bone. Patient is coming back in 3-4 weeks to try and get roots removed. How should we code th...
    kmoney October 25, 2021 1:50 pm
    There is a not a CDT code to be used for an extraction of an erupted tooth, that is incomplete. In this case you would use the code D7999 for unspecified oral surgery procedure, by report”. If that code is set to $0.00 be sure to put a dollar amount. You would then bill that (more)
    Staylor2964
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    D0140 vs D9110
    A patient presented with chief complaint of pain on a single tooth. I evaluated the tooth and took an xray/PA. I did not do any treatment that day. Was I correct to use D0140 and D0220 for the appointment? Or should I have used D9110?
    RCM Expert November 16, 2022 11:20 am
    D9110 is for an emergency palliative treatment. D0140 is to exam a problem focused area. Usually D9110 is for a same day emergency appt and you may only exam, take an X-ray, prescribe Rx or an open and drain to alleviate immediate pain. If this was an appt set up a week or days in (more)
    KL DDS
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    WHAT IS THE CODE FOR DRY SOCKET TREATMENT?
    Admin May 15, 2019 11:41 am
    D9930 - Dry socket
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