Ask the Coder (525) All questionsAnswered questionsUnanswered questions > Sort by date: AnswersViewsQuestion1answer22views We did an off hours emergency procedure for a patient. Patient broke off large !! section of filling that lodged into gum and bone. Took an hour to remove and then we need to debride the now gum pocket and infection. This was festering for week so acute gingival infection caused by foreign body. We had to use laser to treat and then did sedative restoration where broken. UC has previously denied laser treatment in other cases. How should we code to get reimbursed?1answer107views What is the corresponding medical diagnostic code and treatment code for dental procedure D3425 apico 1 root molar and D3426 additional root same tooth and D3430 retrograde filling per root1answer43views If a patient presents for a cleaning and it is determined that they need D4341 for each LL & LR quadrants, but only D1110 for the entire upper - how would this be billed out typically? Is the D1110 somehow absorbed into the fees for D4341? Or would it be up to the individual insurance companies? Would your answer change if the number of quads needed changed? Thank you!1answer236views What code can be used to bill a sleep apnea appliance? I thought a D7880? I was told D9940. The NDAS does not give a fee for sleep apnea orthodic devices, what is usually charged? twice more than the occlusal guard?1answer30views What is a typical amount to charge for a snore guard sleep apnea appliance?1answer76views Is it common to bill a patient as D1110 after D4341 and D4910? I read the previous posting related to this topic, but I'm looking for an answer regarding D1110. Our new hygienist has recently seen a patient who has had D4341 and many subsequent D4910's, and charted the visit as D1110. Her notes state that the patient has deep pockets and heavy generalized plaque and stain. I was taught once a perio patient always a perio patient. If this is not correct, please explain why and if the visit should be billed out as D1110. If not, then D4910? Thank you!1answer289views Hello, How do I code when a doctor sections a bridge. Thank you.1answer19views I work at an oral surgeons office. Patient is seen for the first time and we file visit D0120 and panorex D0330. DentaQuest/Tenncare says to write off the visit and the panorex. They are allowed on 1 every 6 months on the office visit. This is a specialist. Any ideals on how to change this? Am I coding wrong?1answer53views We are having issues with Delta dental accepting our Occeous surgery services. They don't like the D4260 because we use the FDA approved Periolase. We have tried D4999 by report and sending in the SRP, occlusal adjustment, follow up prophy and perio maint. They are not liking that either and are requesting that we adjust all but the SRP. Any suggestions?1answer31views I used the wrong diagnosis code in a dental claim to Medicare. The medicare rep told me that I have to correct it when the claim is processed. Are there any circumstances? What will happen now? Thank you. « Previous 1 … 26 27 28 29 30 … 48 Next » Ask a Question