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Admin May 4, 2017 9:22 am
What I believe you are asking is can a dentist document in the patients chart for another dentist? The answer is simply NO the dentist who provided the service must document . The only time another dentist may provide the documentation is if he/she was present at the time of procedure or examination and aided (more)
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Admin January 1, 1970 12:00 am
Coding guidelines state 14-22 periapical films including bitewings must be present however, some insurance companies are paying out an FMX when a pano and bitewings are taken. The best course of action is to appeal the claim stating 14-22 films were not present at this visit.
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Admin December 1, 2016 11:19 am
Unfortunately there is no dental chart audit form available that we are aware of at this time.
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Admin January 1, 1970 12:00 am
Yes, as a coder you are responsible for code selection and assignment based on provider documentation.
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Admin June 17, 2016 10:12 am
The following providers may bill CDT code 0190 MD, NP, RN, and Hygienist.
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Admin December 23, 2015 4:11 pm
The ruling from CMS is any provider whose scope of practice permits may assign a diagnosis code, (DDS, DMD, MD, Resident) it does not specifically state as to Hygiene. The common consensus is a hygienist may assign a diagnosis code however, it must be approved/reviewed by the attending/supervising provider.
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Admin October 16, 2015 4:57 pm
No this is not sufficient documentation for a D0150. A comprehensive exam must have documentation in the chart showing oral cancer screening, recording of patients dental and medical history, a general health assessment. Evaluation of dental caries, missing or erupted teeth, restorations, perio condition. It is basically a full assessment of the patients physical and (more)
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