Hello! Since you were referred to the specialist by another provider, and not seen by the original referring dentist, the code D9310 (Consultation- Diagnostic service provided by dentist or physician other than requesting dentist or physician) was appropriately applied. Alternatively, D0160 ( Detailed and extensive oral evaluation, problem-focused, by report) could also be used, as both codes are valid depending on the documentation and clinical situation. Offices may choose either based on how the visit is documented. You will catch on to dental coding quickly because you have a medical coding background! There is a way to submit a preauthorization to your dental insurance on your behalf, although the dental office usually will do this for patients, depending on if they are contracted with that specific insurance. Let me know if you want me to walk you through the pre-auth I would be happy to assist! :)

Hello! Since you were referred to the specialist by another provider, and not seen by the original referring dentist, the code D9310 (Consultation- Diagnostic service provided by dentist or physician other than requesting dentist or physician) was appropriately applied. Alternatively, D0160 ( Detailed and extensive oral evaluation, problem-focused, by report) could also be used, as both codes are valid depending on the documentation and clinical situation. Offices may choose either based on how the visit is documented. You will catch on to dental coding quickly because you have a medical coding background! There is a way to submit a preauthorization to your dental insurance on your behalf, although the dental office usually will do this for patients, depending on if they are contracted with that specific insurance. Let me know if you want me to walk you through the pre-auth I would be happy to assist! :)

Hello! Since you were referred to the specialist by another provider, and not seen by the original referring dentist, the code D9310 (Consultation- Diagnostic service provided by dentist or physician other than requesting dentist or physician) was appropriately applied. Alternatively, D0160 ( Detailed and extensive oral evaluation, problem-focused, by report) could also be used, as both codes are valid depending on the documentation and clinical situation. Offices may choose either based on how the visit is documented. You will catch on to dental coding quickly because you have a medical coding background! There is a way to submit a preauthorization to your dental insurance on your behalf, although the dental office usually will do this for patients, depending on if they are contracted with that specific insurance. Let me know if you want me to walk you through the pre-auth I would be happy to assist! :)