Ask the Coder (516) All questionsAnswered questionsUnanswered questions >« Back to Full Questions ListAnswersViewsQuestion1answer31views What is correct CPT code for full bony impaction?I am rather lost for this one, any help to get me in the correct direction would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.1answer337views We use code D9230 for Nitrous Inhalation, can we also use D9248 for Halcion administration or would it be better to use D9920 Behavior modification w/ a narrative for a patient that has high anxiety before and during a dental procedure?1answer67views I noticed that you have suggested coding appliances (sleep apnea, etc.) using 21089 for the appliance and 99002 for the handling. Per the CPT- 21089 should only be used when the physician actually designs and prepares the prosthesis (no outside lab)while 99002 is used for the handling, fitting & adjustment of an appliance fabricated by an outside lab (submitted with lab fee box 20). These codes are mutually exclusive. Please explain. Thanks!1answer18views If a Dentist has an anesthesiologist come to his/her office to administer and monitor an IV sedation procedure, can the dentist submit an iV sedation claim using the deep sedation code even if the anesthesiologist was the one to perform the action while the Dentist did all of the dental work? And if not, is there a different code I could use?1answer208views I have a dental provider that I code for who will code 2 restorations on the same tooth, same day, different surfaces, sometimes with the same material & sometimes not. I have requested that if they are of the same material, that she use 1 code with a larger # of surfaces. Are there any situations where it would be correct to code 2 restorations of the same material on 1 tooth?1answer32views Can biller make a correction in Doctor's note? For an example: patient is 20+ year old. Medicaid does not pay for Fluoride Treatment. It is not in charges but dentist put in his note fluoride was done. It was put in in error. Can Biller make a correction that fluoride was not done?1answer30views What ADA codes should be used when delivering a lab made Onlay and/or Inlay? Thank you.1answer100views We are having trouble getting our pano D0330 and bite wing D0272 and D0274 paid when they are performed on the same day of service. Is there any other way of coding these services in order to receive payment? Thanks1answer96views What HCPCS code would you bill for a Nasal Alveolar Molding Device or obturator? The DDS is billing the medical procedure as cpt 21080 and ICD-9 749.21. Any help would be greatly appreciated.1answer563views Are there any dental insurance companies that cover the D1330 Oral Hygiene Instructions? Am I obligated to submit this charge to the patient's insurance when they are not paying for this service? « Previous 1 … 7 8 9 10 11 … 52 Next » Ask a Question