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    Need code for an abutment-supported connecting bar with Hader and ERA attachments, please.
    Admin March 4, 2015 10:18 am
    Without specific information (custom or prefab, made in office or outside lab) the most appropriate codes are D6055 and D6056-D6057
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    asked 11 years ago by
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    2 Bitewing image taken from a pano machine
    If 2 bitewing images was taken on a pano machine (where the image is split done the middle to create bitewing image) what is the appropriate code? D0272 or D0251?
    Katie March 18, 2025 4:17 pm
    Should D0251 be used twice to indicate both left and right?
    Typical dental biller
    asked 1 year ago by
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    can we charge for a D0140 a day after patient seen for new patient exam D0150
    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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    Can I charge D0801 when I am also charging later date D2740?
    We use digital scan rather than conventional PVS and I'd like to know if I can now charge for 3-D dental surface scan -direct when scanning for a porcelain/ceramic crown fabrication? I will be posting D2740 on delivery date of crown.
    Anonymous June 7, 2024 8:30 am
    No
    Jess
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    What do I code for the 4-6 week tissue re-eval after SRP?
    I completed 4 quads of SRP and 4 weeks later the patient came back in for the re-eval appointment. Do I use D4910 or D0171. I spot probed, scaled residual calculus, polished, flossed, and applied fluoride varnish. Also I placed Arestin on two pockets...
    asw0929 May 18, 2022 11:14 am
    Since the patient had 4 quads of SRP, the patient is a PM at that point. Just as an FYI, the first PM appointment is usually 90 days post SRP. So, for example, Delta is denying our D4910's within 90 days of SRP. This is a WRITE OFF. Not billable. Since it was NOT past (more)
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    We are reducing the ridge on the mandible for a patient before we place a future implant. We would normally use the D7950 code when doing a ridge augmentation; however, the current CDT code book lists the code D7950 as a procedure for ridge augmentation or reconstruction TO INCREASE THE HEIGHT. And we will be reducing the height. Is there a better code we should be using?? Thank you
    Admin September 5, 2015 9:00 am
    Since you are performing a ridge augmentation where you are reducing the ridge instead of increasing the ridge a more appropriate code would be D7999. Submit with a brief explanation in the remarks area of the ADA 2012 claim form and use the appropriate ICD-10-CM code as explanation.
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    What ADA code should I tell the Drs to use when they do an RCT and need to use MTAD irrigation is the D9610 appropriate can the Drs charge accordingly for the medication
    Admin June 11, 2014 12:10 pm
    Yes, D9610 would be the most appropriate code.
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    What is the correct CPT code for oroantral fistula closure??I keep coming to 30600. But also, have looked at 30580. Any help in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.
    Admin May 31, 2012 7:06 pm
    30580
    Admin
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    What is the difference between D7956 and D7953
    Why would one be covered under the plan and not another
    J Walker August 27, 2024 2:15 pm
    D7956 was used on me at Seinna Monarch dentistry, I asked them about the code, and he said that it was an expensive material, and they charge for it.Whatever that particular material is under that code.D 7956 there I wasn't able to get my services done...
    Laura
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    When modifying an existing denture to accommodate implants after implant surgery, we use code D5875. Our question however, is whether we should bill separately for the housing assembly portion that is imbedded in the retrofitted denture? It seems like in this case we should bill for the D5875 as well as D5862 (mini implants) or D6062 (full size implants)to cover the cost of the housings. Need your help. Thanks.
    Admin February 6, 2015 2:04 pm
    It would be appropriate to bill out separately for the housing assembly... there are 3 codes that would may be used depending on the material D5862, D5867, or D5899. Depending on the documentation provided and the actual service rendered one of the three listed would be appropriate.
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