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    We did an off hours emergency procedure for a patient. Patient broke off large !! section of filling that lodged into gum and bone. Took an hour to remove and then we need to debride the now gum pocket and infection. This was festering for week so acute gingival infection caused by foreign body. We had to use laser to treat and then did sedative restoration where broken. UC has previously denied laser treatment in other cases. How should we code to get reimbursed?
    Admin August 12, 2014 7:40 pm
    This procedure should be billed out as follows: D9440 for the office visit D7540 for the removal of foreign body (included bone) D7550 for the debridement of infection to the gum pocket and bone (laser is included in this code) D2940 for the sedative restoration
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    asked 11 years ago by
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    > 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.
    Admin March 11, 2014 11:53 am
    According to best practices periodontal charting should be performed once a year on a healthy patient and once every six months on a patient with peridontal disease.
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    asked 12 years ago by
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    If you have an anesthesiologist come into for IV sedation on your patient, how do you file that to their dental insurance?
    Admin August 17, 2016 8:52 am
    If the anesthesiologist is part of the practice using the same Tax ID you would put the practice information in box(s) 48-52 and the Rendering provider information in box(s) 53-27
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    asked 9 years ago by
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    I only have 3 more attempts before I am locked out. I have requested a new password and keep using what is sent and it's not working. My class starts today and I can't log in. I don't know if it's because I already had a membership with the ADCA and have a login. Do I use the same login as my members if so then how am I suppose to get to my class from there?
    Admin April 12, 2016 7:40 am
    Login to the members area and login to the classroom are completely separate, they are not the same and login to the classroom does not appear in your members area. Login information is given to you in a separate email from your instructor.
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    asked 10 years ago by
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    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.
    Admin October 16, 2014 7:45 am
    This is carrier specific and you will need to check with each individual carrier guidelines. However according to Delta Dental Utilization Review the rule of thumb is to bill on the delivery date.
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    asked 11 years ago by
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    should you bill medical insurance if a patient was referred to dental office for clearance before a medical procedure.
    Admin December 9, 2015 6:14 am
    Yes
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    Where can i get the link of the CDC-S certification test.
    Admin May 29, 2016 7:06 pm
    You may register for the CDC-S exam at the following URL https://www.adcaonline.org/certification/cdc-s
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    asked 9 years ago by
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    Oral Surgeon pulled wisdom teeth. Patient came back to our office for follow up and make sure TE sites ok. What code should i use for visit?
    Admin September 22, 2011 10:05 am
    A follow-up visit after extractions is not billable, it is considered inclusive of the primary procedure.
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    asked 14 years ago by
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    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!
    Admin February 17, 2014 6:44 pm
    You will need to append the correct ICD-9-CM codes to the claim to prove "medical necessity" and therefore bill out as a medical condition...your diagnosis codes tell the story. It tells "why" a procedure needs to be preformed and it proves "medical necessity". For example: patient has gross carries and is unable to eat causing (more)
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    asked 12 years ago by
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    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.
    Admin March 5, 2015 10:28 am
    The most appropriate codes for your scenario are as follows: D0220, D0230, D4921
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