Ask the Coder
When we bring a patient back in after placement of Arestin, to have the Hygienist check to see if the tissues have improved - what would that be coded as? Thank you.

When we bring a patient back in after placement of Arestin, to have the Hygienist check to see if the tissues have improved – what would that be coded as? Thank you.

Marked as spam

Posted by Admin

Asked on July 20, 2012 10:13 am

Follow
Unfollow

Add comment

Answers (1)

▲

▼

✔

Private answer

Usually this would be considered an inclusive part of the original procedure and is not billable. However, you may try billing D9999 and include a brief narrative for consideration.

Marked as spam

Posted by Admin

Answered on July 21, 2012 10:13 am

Add comment

« Back to Previous Page

When we bring a patient back in after placement of Arestin, to have the Hygienist check to see if the tissues have improved – what would that be coded as? Thank you.

When we bring a patient back in after placement of Arestin, to have the Hygienist check to see if the tissues have improved – what would that be coded as? Thank you.

Answers (1)

Post your Answer

Corporate Profile

Quick Links

ADCA Legal