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    What are the codes for a child recall for prophy, bitewings, fluoride and perodic exam
    what are the codes for a child recall for prophy, bitewings, fluoride and exam
    Anonymous May 15, 2025 2:13 pm
    Depending how old the child is the bitewing could also be D0272
    rachel
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    Am I able to credit a patient if the treatment changes?
    If the dentist sees that decay is further along than originally diagnosed and chooses D2799 then months later decides patient needs D2740 am I able to transfer payment from D2799 to D2740?
    Austinida July 1, 2025 11:51 am
    Hi! This is usually up to the provider/ office manager for the pt payment. Will any insurance be billed? If so, the insurance could possibly deduct what they paid toward the D2799 from what they would pay for the D2740 if the pt has coverage for those services.
    Catrinag2
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    Catrina Graham
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    Does Medicaid pay for dentures
    Staylor2964 January 21, 2022 2:27 pm
    Virginia will pay for dentures for adults. It does have to be pre-authorized. Most of the time they are approved.
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    Is D7951 a quadrant code?
    We did a sinus lift on the UR and UL. Can I only bill the 7951 once or can I bill it for the UR and again for the UL?
    asw0929 May 15, 2022 8:11 pm
    This can be reported twice if both upper quadrants are augmented. I would recommend sending documentation to support both the UL and UR quadrants so there is no question as to overbilling the procedure. See Coding Companion 2022, Clinical Coding Scenario #3 on page 215 for verification. This procedure is performed to increase the alveolar (more)
    Susie
    asked 3 years ago by
    Anonymous
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    D6930
    Does this code require tooth numbers to be reported?
    maryanna1964 February 23, 2022 2:09 pm
    Yes it does because they are putting in a bridge or bridgework.
    MikCruz
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    Anonymous
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    D6080
    Can a D6080 code be used for locator dentures that can be removed by the patient or only fixed appliances?
    asw0929 May 15, 2022 7:53 pm
    D6080: implant maintenance procedures when prostheses are removed and reinserted, including cleansing of prostheses and abutments; This procedure includes active debriding of the implant(s) and examination of all aspects of the implant system(s), including the occlusion and stability of the superstructure. The patient is also instructed in thorough daily cleansing of the implant(s). This is (more)
    Cait
    asked 3 years ago by
    Anonymous
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    What would be an appropriate CDT code for an Itero intral oral scan
    We no longer take impressions or diagnostic casts. Is there a CDT code that would cover the intraloral scan with our Itero when we are preparing a treatment/case work up for an Invisalign consult? Can we still bill out D0470 or do we use D0393?
    Admin July 26, 2022 4:46 pm
    D0470
    Bunnie
    asked 3 years ago by
    Anonymous
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    I need a code for a ponic only on a maryland bridge
    Pt never developed #7. When she was a teenager a maryland bridge was make the pontic is an old metal that is attached to a porc maryland retainer. pt fractured only #7 and to be conservative, we only replaced #7. A crown was fabricated to attach to a...
    Admin October 21, 2022 12:49 pm
    d6240
    Kelly
    asked 2 years ago by
    Anonymous
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    Is there a code that can be used when a patient comes in and has a bone spur removed. This is being done when an extraction was not done at our dental center.
    Admin December 10, 2013 7:56 am
    The best code would be D7530 (removal of foreign body).
    Admin
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    ADCA Admin
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    Can anyone a CDT code for “Facility Fee” reimbursement under ADA compliance standards?
    Due to limitations within the CDT code structure, the concept of a Professional and technical fee has not gotten the attention it deserves. Unfortunately, anesthesia reimbursements and cases for medically necessary Dentistry, not OMF, are not payable...
    psocoloff
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    Philip Socoloff
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