Ask the Coder (524) All questionsAnswered questionsUnanswered questions > Sort by date: AnswersViewsQuestion1answer55views Hi there, I would like to ask, what is the code to use for implant overdenture?1answer58views I don't this is allowed but I had to asked, because I can't find any guidelines regarding signatures for dental charting. Can a DDS chart and sign off a dental for another DDS (locum) that has left and is no longer with the dental office? ( this DDS did not chart a note at TOS). Where would be the best place to get information on dental guidelines, if there are any. A quick response would be very helpful. thanks.1answer45views Our practice does a lot of full mouth fluoride varnish applications for high risk patients every 3 months. We have been trying to get this pre-authorized by our state Medicaid. We have to prove it is medically necessary. Their description of medical necessity is vague. Can you give us some examples you have found that works in this case. Most of these patients are very young and we cannot get x-rays on them.1answer30views i purchased the billing and coding ebook and did not receive it can someone please contact me regarding this matter1answer682views If we extract a root tip that was left behind by another provider, how would we bill for that? It is a permanent tooth. I know we would use D7111 for primary teeth, but I cannot find a code for that with permanent teeth. D7250 does not apply in our case because the procedure was not surgical. Is D7140 appropriate and if not what is the best code to use?1answer51views 73 yo with squamous carcinoma of the supraglottic larynx ICD10 (C32.1), she will be receiving radiation therapy to the head and neck. We have a letter from radiation oncologist requesting extractions of her decayed and terminal dentition. This requirement is directly related to a medical diagnosis. We want to submit the claim to Medicare. What information do we need to submit? We submit claims electronically, please give ICD 10 diagnosis code and CPT procedure codes to use. Can we use dental codes on Medicare claim form?1answer322views We have several providers w/ the same question about the following: if a patient has to have LL and LR SRP's, but the uppers were ok ( or vice versa) ... do i charge a prophy if i clean the top only or should a prophy be billed out only when it applies to the entire mouth?1answer122views WHat is the correct dental billing code for an intraoral scan.1answer377views IS d0363 a valid billing code. Thanks2answers2040views Is there a code for wax try in? « Previous 1 … 10 11 12 13 14 … 53 Next » Ask a Question