Ask the Coder (516) All questionsAnswered questionsUnanswered questions >AnswersViewsQuestion1answer26views Do dental insurances accept ICD-9 diagnosis codes when processing claims?1answer26views Is there an age when Medicare is automatically the primary insurance carrier in the state of Massachusetts?1answer453views I am trying to code for an immediate full implant supported hybrid denture for an upper arch and I am unsure of which codes to use. The oral surgeon will be providing the implants and multiunit abutments and I will be providing the prosthesis. I believe CDT code D6078 is for the abutment supported fixed denture. I cannot find the code for the temporary immediate prosthesis. Is there a separate code? Are there other codes I need to be using for this case? Thank you in advance!1answer42views What are the rules to billing medical carriers and how do you determine diagnosis codes required?1answer66views A patient's dental insurance was billed for 3rd molars and sedation. Insurance charged and paid as follows: D7230 x4 $350; D9241 $300; D9742 $75 for a total of $1775. Dental insurance subtracted the $50 deductible and then paid @ 50% or $862.5 leaving the patient with a balance of $912.50. MY QUESTION THEN is WHAT codes do we use to charge his medical insurance?Also, should we have charged medical insurance first?THANK YOU!1answer39views What Dental Code would you use for a follow-up visit for a patient that wears a sleep apnea appliance?1answer103views I have a questions on code D1203 Topical Fluriode- child vs code D1206 - Topical Fluriode Varnish. Could you please tell me what is the difference between this two? Thank you Paula1answer57views Any Crosswalk codes known for Extraction of a Supernumerary tooth (used D7240-SN)to a CPT code? Thank you Brenda1answer148views When would you expect to see the D7951--sinus augmentation with bone or bonesubstitues code used?The procedure in question is: Placement of implant at site #3 with possibleindirect or direct sinus lifting.The Oral Surgeon documents that an "indirect sinus lift" was performed. Thank you. Brenda1answer45views I noticed one of the publications mentioned on the ADCA website is Oral Maxillofacial coding/billing book published by PMIC. I wondered if you have any experience with this book and if this is beneficial for the dental coder in Oral Maxillofacial surgery?Thank you!Lynette Kardell, CPC,CDC « Previous 1 … 49 50 51 52 Next » Ask a Question