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    Perio maintenance coverage without SRP
    Anonymous September 26, 2025 6:56 am
    Nope D4910 will not be covered it has to be a history of SRP.
    Alissa
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    FMX Downgrade
    Austinida September 26, 2025 5:00 am
    Hi! It depends on the insurance's rules. Typically, the rule of thumb is that the total sum of the X-rays cannot exceed the cost of the FMX in the insurance's contracted rate. Example: If an FMX is $90 total and the patient is eligible for an FMX, if you billed 4 BWX and 4 PA's (more)
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    BILLING CODES FOR A04
    Austinida September 19, 2025 10:12 am
    For an all on 4 here are common procedures: -D6010: Surgical placement of implant body (endosteal) -D6114: Implant/ abutment supported fixed denture maxillary -D6115: Implant/ abutment supported fixed denture mandibular -D6118: Interim fixed denture mandibular -D6119: Interim fixed denture maxillary -D6180: Implant maintenance (cleaning of prosthesis and abutments) The provider needs to diagnose and treatment (more)
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    Code for cracked tooth syndrome testing
    Anonymous September 18, 2025 11:15 am
    Hi Michelle!! the 2026 CDT code book just became available for pre-order yesterday, and they have not sent out the 2026 addition or released the changed codes at this time. I will update this post once they have released the codes and the 2026 book has been received :)
    Michelle
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    Sleep Apnea
    Anonymous September 10, 2025 7:22 am
    Is there a cpt cross code for D6114 does anyone know. Implant abutment supported fixed denture for endentulous arches?
    danners
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    Cleft palate patient billing
    Austinida September 8, 2025 7:22 am
    You are able to bill CDT codes to medical insurance for cleft palate treatment, but CDT codes are not typically the preferred codes for billing medical insurance, especially for surgical procedures. CDT codes may be used for orthodontic treatment, prosthodontic appliances (like palatal obturators, etc), and adjunctive dental services like x-rays and evaluations, but for (more)
    Mel
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    Clearing CDBS Exam
    Admin August 4, 2025 6:19 am
    Yes, after taking the Certified Dental Billing Specialist online class you should be able to clear the exam with no problems.
    Sam123
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    CPT code for D0368
    bda2025
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    D1110 vs D4910
    Cindy
    asked 3 months ago by
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    Are classes open for registration?
    Admin July 16, 2025 6:06 pm
    Yes please contact support@adcaonline.org for help
    Staceyoscar011120
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    Stacey Morgana
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