Ask the Coder (524) All questionsAnswered questionsUnanswered questions >« Back to Full Questions List Sort by date: AnswersViewsQuestion1answer27views > I was wondering if there was any standard set in place for acceptable > periodontal charting. We frequently receive claims for periodontal > work but the charting to support the services is well over 1 year old.1answer27views A patient was seen and the doctor gave the Nitrous Oxide D9230 and also was able to give the a local anesthetic, but then the patient became uncooperative. The patient was then referred to a specialist. Can you bill for the D9230 alone where it was given and the procedure was attempted?1answer26views Effective October 1, 2015 what version claim form do we use for claim submission? Do we need to submit with ICD-10 codes? I recently received a call from a local pharmacy stating we need to submit ICD-10 codes on the prescription as well. Please advise at the soonest. Thank you!1answer26views I had a patient come in with pain on tooth #31, tissue was overgrown on occlusal surface so he trimmed it back with laser. What code could i use for this?1answer26views should you bill medical insurance if a patient was referred to dental office for clearance before a medical procedure.1answer26views Hiwhere can I find resources on developing a fee schedule for the dental practice?Thanks Brett1answer24views Could you please provide us with specific examples as to when a D0140 (limited exam) should be used and when it should not?1answer24views Please advise coding on the following: Pt. presents with pain, swelling around #3--took 2 PAs and measured pocket depths in area--sulcus of #3 gushed pus and blood when probed--doctor treated as perio abscess by doing gross debridement to let it drain through the sulcus, irrigated with Chlorhexidine and prescribed antibiotics.1answer24views We receive many claims for gingivectomies on a tooth that is then being crown. What is the criteria for gingivectomy allowance?1answer23views What is the correct way to bill caries as a medical condition? My Boss asked me that question just to make sure that i will not sleep at night :)He also mentioned: "For example when it leads to medical problems like malnutrition, speech, swallowing, digestion, problems like obesity or dystrophy.Please help, need ASP! « Previous 1 … 49 50 51 52 53 Next » Ask a Question