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Admin December 14, 2012 6:27 am
No, the code clearly states it is by tooth surface. Whether or not the decay touches has no bearing on the code.
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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.
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What codes can we use if exams and cleanings were done at separate appointment? Can we use z13.84 if exam was done only?
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This is for pediatric dental treatment under general anesthesia in an out patient clinic.
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Pt seen to stablish care. Procedure code used D0150 the next day patient seen for a limited examination D0140 and extracted a tooth. I am curious if this will be considered over charging on exams, as pt just had a comprehensive exam the day before.
Angela Miller October 25, 2023 6:49 am
If these two had taken place weeks apart, I think it would be fine. Doing a comprehensive one day and a limited the next day, my question as an auditor was the extraction planned on the D0150 exam and scheduled for the next day? If so, the D0140 I would say is overcharging unless you (more)
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Anonymous October 25, 2023 12:11 pm
What if after crown removal the tooth is deemed unrestorable and ext and implant are reccommeded?
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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)
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Do two quads of D4342 qualify for D4910?
oknightsims October 23, 2023 11:24 am
I will start by saying...read the code descriptions for each. The codes are distinctly different, and your provider should report the code that best describes the procedure performed. I caution you on substituting one code for another. Insurance carriers have the right to alter payment based on policy provisions and the codes submitted but as (more)
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Is D7300 considered oral surgery or an implant?
oknightsims October 23, 2023 11:39 am
I would advise my coders to assign D7300 because it is the corresponding code to the placement codes and was meant to remove a temporary device. In the CDT, it is found under the Oral Surgery section under Other Procedures. Implants placed for support of a prosthesis (D6010) have a different removal code (D6100) and (more)

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Is D7300 considered an implant?
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