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    What narrative can I use for D7951
    asw0929 May 16, 2022 7:33 pm
    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)
    Mari
    asked 3 years ago by
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    What CDT code can I use to cover prescription FL?
    e.g. WDS plans will say Fluoride toothpaste following periodontal procedure 100%. I've spoken to the company and they suggested D0999. The EOB note read: description for this treatment has a valid CDT code and does not match the submitted procedure c...
    asw0929 May 15, 2022 7:47 pm
    D9630: drugs or medicaments dispensed in the office for home use; Includes, but is not limited to oral antibiotics, oral analgesics, and topical fluoride; does not include writing prescriptions.
    Admin
    asked 3 years ago by
    ADCA Admin
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    Code for incomplete crown procedure
    Today we began treatment on a patient to replace PFM crown with new one. After the old crown and decay was removed (75mins into the appointment) it became clear that the tooth was non restorable and was referred for extraction. What code can we bill ...
    Sandra January 27, 2025 11:51 am
    Today we began treatment on a patient to replace PFM crown with new one. After the old crown and decay was removed (75mins into the appointment) it became clear that the tooth was non restorable and was referred for extraction. What code can we bill for the time spent in the chair? what code to (more)
    Kisha q
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    D2930 and D1510
    Can I bill D2930 and D1510 separately?
    Admin January 25, 2023 6:36 am
    Need more information. One is a crown code and one is a space maintainer. You always bill for what you do so I’m not sure what you are asking?
    MSantos
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    Maria Antonietta Santos
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    What is the appropriate code for removal of a mandibular tori fragment?
    Patient was administered anesthetic, gum tissue was opened, & a burr was used to grind off a piece of tori that was protruding from LR lingual area.
    Gina
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    No treatment Office visit
    What is the appropriate code for a patient who presents for an appointment but had to be rescheduled since they forgot to take their premedication antibiotics? No treatment was performed.t performed office visit
    oknightsims October 23, 2023 10:58 am
    CDT 9987 reports a cancelled appointment. The CDT description does not indicate whether or not the procedure has been cancelled by the provider or patient. If you are not using the code to charge a fee for cancelled appointments, then it would be appropriate. Of course the notes should show why the appointment was cancelled. (more)
    Anonymous
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    Is there a CDT code or a code that dental practices can bill for Hazardous Waste Fee or OSHA Fee
    Would this be something we could bill to insurances and Medicaid patients IF we tell them upfront that they will need to pay for that part of the service? Or, is there an obscure code that we can utilize to collect on behalf of waste fees?
    Anonymous
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    What are the circumstances under which it would be appropriate to charge for suture removal.
    is there global surgical packages in the dental practice
    Anonymous January 10, 2024 5:47 pm
    Suture Removal would only be charged for if your provider did not place them. Otherwise, they are included in the procedure that required them.
    Khaled Alblooshi
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    Can I bill out D0140 and D1110 at the same time?
    Pt presents for cleaning, not due for periodic exam or xrays, but has a question about a tooth so a PA is taken and Dr evaluates. I would typically bill out a periodic with the pa and prophy however it was brought up that D0140 may be applicable.
    Anonymous April 17, 2024 2:24 pm
    You need to check your insurance contract and fee schedule limitations for that particular insurance. Typically, insurance will not cover a D0140 and D1110 the same day but it depends on the contract. Hope this helps!!
    AJ
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    I currently contract with an office that recently filed a claim for procedure code D4211 gingivectomy. Delta Dental denied claim because gums had SRP'S done earlier this year. I saw that gingivectomy has other codes assoicated with it one being D4212 which I think is coded when procedure is done to remove gum tissue for a restoration. Do you think they can use that code or was the correct code used since they had perio treatment done earlier this year?
    Admin November 12, 2014 9:09 pm
    D4212 is to be used when you need access for a restorative procedure such as crown or filling. This is not to be used to remove large pockets in gum tissue. Whitout reviewing the providers notes of treatment performed we may suggest that If RPS was performed a more appropriate code for removal of large (more)
    Admin
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