Ask the Coder (524) All questionsAnswered questionsUnanswered questions > Sort by date: AnswersViewsQuestion1answer110views Our client owns a pediatric dental clinic. The code that my client uses on a maximum basis is 9248 in conjunction with 9230. The total UCR for these is 295 and 55 respectively. They are mostly used together. So this puts my client in a situation that if they are covered, then he gets paid less, because usually the parent would pay out of pocket for these, and the whole procedure would make sense. Now with such a low fee, it does not make sense considering the stress involved. Is there any alternative way/ code(s) to charge for non-intravenous sedation using inhalation of Nitrous Oxide. Is there any scope of charging, using ASA (CPT) codes if the patient also has medical insurance coverage apart from dental coverage?1answer110views My concern is regarding the sedation codes used for dental anesthesia as - D9220. D9221, D9230, D9241, D9242 and D9248. If the provider is credentialed as a specialist, will there be a difference in the amount paid and allowed by the insurance companies?1answer107views what code do u use for implant2answers498views We use code D5865 for a complete mandibular overdenture, but it only pays about $1000. Our cost is about $4000. Is there a different code we are supposed to use or is there an additional code that I should use?1answer24views Please advise coding on the following: Pt. presents with pain, swelling around #3--took 2 PAs and measured pocket depths in area--sulcus of #3 gushed pus and blood when probed--doctor treated as perio abscess by doing gross debridement to let it drain through the sulcus, irrigated with Chlorhexidine and prescribed antibiotics.1answer47views How would you code for the following: an 8-year-old presents with lacerated lip--IM injection of Ketamine for sedation--debridement of the wound with 2 sutures placed1answer447views How do I code for a super-erupted tooth #15?1answer74views How do you code for the cast metal parts of a Maryland bridge that are bonded to the lingual of the adjacent teeth?1answer627views Need code for an abutment-supported connecting bar with Hader and ERA attachments, please.1answer47views I am trying to correctly code the following--have made many attempts, but none are apparently correct--how would you code for an initial capture, including coronal and sagittal views, along with a pano on the same day. The dentist consulted with an orthodontist prior to creating the 3-D image, and then they consulted together after the 3-D was constructed. « Previous 1 … 22 23 24 25 26 … 53 Next » Ask a Question