Ask the Coder (516) All questionsAnswered questionsUnanswered questions >« Back to Full Questions ListAnswersViewsQuestion1answer18views 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 I work at a Pediatric Dental office. We get a lot of referrals for specific treatment and would like to know the best code for a "consultation visit?" What options are there?1answer17views Please let me know what the CPT codes are for extraction partial impaction and extraction of full bony impaction.Thank you,Sharon Carrillo1answer17views What are the corresponding CPT medical codes for: D1206 and D1208 and D0145?Thank you1answer17views 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.?1answer17views I work in a pediatric dental office, and my doctor also treats some of our pt's in an OR setting at the hospital when they require multiple fillings coupled with dental anxiety etc. I understand that doctor has to provide the hospital with an ICD-9 diagnosis code so they can properly bill medical insurance and I bill dental (using the D-codes unless able to bill medical first). My question concerns the CPT book. Am I correct in understanding that this book will come into play if I bill medical insurance only NOT dental using the 1500 form? How does this work in office as oppose to in treatment being done in the hospital? Thank you, -Shellea1answer17views When billing for TMJ splints, can you bill them on the order date, or do you have to bill them when dispensed to the patient.1answer17views Trying to bill for virtual planning that is done in oral surgery preparation. Is there a Dcode for this service yet?1answer17views Is upper and lower jaw surgery considered a bilateral procedure? My understanding of a bilateral procedure is on each side of the body.Thank you, Shauna « Previous 1 … 46 47 48 49 Next » Ask a Question