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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)
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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)
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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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Replacing D0274
asw0929 May 15, 2022 8:01 pm
I'm sorry. I am not completely understanding your question. There is a big difference between the codes D0705, D0251 and D0274. D0274 bitewings - four radiographic images D0705 extra-oral posterior dental radiographic image - image capture only; Image limited to exposure of complete posterior teeth in both dental arches. This is a unique image that (more)
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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)
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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)
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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