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You will need to be more specific in your question, please resubmit your question with more specificity. 1. Pre or Post imaging 2. Image capture only, interpretation only or image and interpretation

No, it is not appropriate to code 76102 more than once per day.

D6199 or D0393 depending on the carrier

RSP must be done on a separate visit. It is not billable in conjunction with periodontal maintenance or a prophy.

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.

I would not send a narrative for this procedure, but the very detailed clinical documentation stating the necessity of the procedure. Unless the patient has implant coverage with their insurance carrier, in most cases the procedure is likely to be denied. Therefore, indicating the need to send as much documentation as possible IF the procedure (more)

Medical cross codes for examinations are based off documentation, there is no way to cross code this without seeing the documentation in the chart please refer to your CPT coding manual to select the most appropriate code; Examination code ranges: New patient 99202-99205, Established patient 99212-99215 As for the rest cross codes are as follows: (more)

CEU's are not required. Just maintain your membership to keep your certifications in good standing

Well truly, medical should be billed first. Also, the answer is going to depend on if the service is covered under the patient's medical plan. Since it's a pano or bitewing... it's likely that it will not be covered medically. If it is... be sure that you have a good medical diagnosis to support the (more)

D2980 crown repair necessitated by restorative material failure A repair to a crown because the material used to make the crown cracked, chipped or broke.