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    Could Gluma be considered a resign or only a desensitizer?
    Which is the most appropriate code when using Gluma as a desensitizer, D9910 or D9911? Is Gluma considered a resign or only a desensitizer?
    Admin November 9, 2021 9:45 am
    D1206 Topical application of fluoride varnish D9910 Application of desensitizing medicament D9911 Application of desensitizing resin for cervical and/or root surface, per tooth hope this helps
    Staylor2964
    asked 4 years ago by
    Shannon Taylor
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    Hi there, If a patient has dental plan, but claim must file through medical first. Please let me know, what are the medical codes for D0150, D0210, D1120, D1110?Thank you!
    Admin August 4, 2017 12:49 pm
    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)
    Admin
    asked 8 years ago by
    ADCA Admin
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    D6930
    Does this code require tooth numbers to be reported?
    maryanna1964 February 23, 2022 2:09 pm
    Yes it does because they are putting in a bridge or bridgework.
    MikCruz
    asked 3 years ago by
    Anonymous
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    CAN I USE DO140 AND D2920 TOGETHER
    Admin May 16, 2019 11:19 am
    Yes, these codes may be used together.
    Admin
    asked 6 years ago by
    ADCA Admin
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    We have several providers w/ the same question about the following: if a patient has to have LL and LR SRP's, but the uppers were ok ( or vice versa) ... do i charge a prophy if i clean the top only or should a prophy be billed out only when it applies to the entire mouth?
    Admin February 4, 2017 1:06 pm
    A prophy should not be billed out on the same day as scaling and root planing. The SRP should be preformed and a week or two later the patient should return for a prophy.
    Admin
    asked 9 years ago by
    ADCA Admin
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    What is the best code to use for medical clearance?
    We are FQHC. One of our patient's needed clearance for an organ transplant. They originally saw a medical provider. That provider sent a request to our dentist asking for them to evaluate the patient to be cleared for the transplant. The patient made...
    asw0929 May 18, 2022 11:24 am
    I agree. D9310 would be the correct code for this service. D9310 consultation - diagnostic service provided by dentist or physician other than requesting dentist or physician; A patient encounter with a practitioner whose opinion or advice regarding evaluation and/or management of a specific problem; may be requested by another practitioner or appropriate source. The (more)
    Staylor2964
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    Shannon Taylor
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    Hi there , If a claim got denied due to a patient is in active on date of service 7/5/17 . However, the office got a fax back on 7/4/17 showed that patient is active. Rep from insurance company said that because they didn't receive the information from the employer after the DOS. What is the best way to appeal the situation?
    Admin August 4, 2017 12:59 pm
    The problem here is fax back eligibility does not guarantee payment from the carrier it merely states to the best of their knowledge the patient is active and eligible for treatment under the plan. You may try to appeal this decision by refiling the claim and sending in fax back proof of eligibility at time (more)
    Admin
    asked 8 years ago by
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    Toothbrush Deplaquing
    What would the code be for toothbrush deplaquing
    asw0929 May 15, 2022 8:05 pm
    There is not a separate code for toothbrush deplaquing. This service would be included in the prophy code, either D1110 (adult) or D1120 (child).
    Lori
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    Anonymous
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    I am wondering what would be the CDT code for replacing teeth on a partial denture?
    Pt has an existing partial denture which some teeth are really worn out and Dr. wants to replace them.
    Zienab.k.elmalik October 11, 2021 4:11 pm
    D5640
    iflores
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    Ilda Flores
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    73 yo with squamous carcinoma of the supraglottic larynx ICD10 (C32.1), she will be receiving radiation therapy to the head and neck. We have a letter from radiation oncologist requesting extractions of her decayed and terminal dentition. This requirement is directly related to a medical diagnosis. We want to submit the claim to Medicare. What information do we need to submit? We submit claims electronically, please give ICD 10 diagnosis code and CPT procedure codes to use. Can we use dental codes on Medicare claim form?
    Admin March 2, 2017 9:07 am
    You should use the standard medical form CMS-1500 when submitting any claim to Medicare. The code used should be 41899 for the extractions accompanied with the correct ICD-10-CM code. It would also be beneficial to send in the request from the oncologist requesting the extractions. Make sure you write in box 19 of the CMS (more)
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