Ask the Coder (524) All questionsAnswered questionsUnanswered questions > Sort by date: AnswersViewsQuestion1answer92views 1. When billing or code 00170, insurance is wanting an appropriate modifier. I am a dental office that does oral surgery and we use conscious sedation (D9241 and D9242). What modifier do we need to be using? Our dentist is not an oral surgeon, but a sedation dentist that does oral surgery procedures. He has an RN that works with him during sedation procedures. 2. Is code 41899 still the appropriate medical procedure code to be using for extractions in the year 2015?Thanks1answer183views Can you please let me know if there is a CDT code for cauterization of soft tissue for tooth restoration?1answer47views Can you please help me with the CPT codes for the following CDT codes: D9220, D7953, D0340, D7230,D7240, D7260 and D7510 ? Thank you.1answer897views We have a patient who got extractions done by a different provider. We are doing the suture removal. We are aware that this is a non billable service. But, what is the most appropriate CDT non billable code to use in this case?1answer36views Is there any verbiage in the codes that state you cannot use code D7321 and D7285 at the same visit? We are being told it is incorrect to do so as it is considered "unbundling". Is this correct? Thank you in advance for your assistance.1answer18views I purchased the book and the exam I how do I get them?1answer39views I would like more information about getting a certified dental coder certificate. Could I get a practice test1answer47views I have a pt. needing full mouth extraction (32 teeth) D7140, D7310 x4, D0330, D7953 x4, D6010 x2, D6056 x2, and D6091, how do I file this with medical? Pt. is 33yrs old with severe perio and bone-loss; eating has become painful.1answer28views When is appropriate to report medical codes vs CDT codes? What are some scenario's where you would report CPT?1answer60views I am new at dental billing. I am trying to figure out how to post primary and secondary insurance payments but me predecessor didn't always post it the same way so I can't figure it out that way. In medical billing you take the insurance adjustment from the primary insurance and not the secondary insurance. When I tried to google how to apply the primary and secondary insurance payments I got various, conflicting answers. So my question is how am I supposed to post primary and secondary payments? Which adjustment am I supposed to use? « Previous 1 … 21 22 23 24 25 … 53 Next » Ask a Question