Ask the Coder (529) All questionsAnswered questionsUnanswered questions > Sort by date: AnswersViewsQuestion1answer126views Could you help me with the medical claim coding for custom fluoride trays for a patient that had treatment for oral cancer? The radiation causes a decrease in saliva production, resulting in a dry mouth-which leads to an increase in tooth decay. So, the fluoride trays are a preventative measure against tooth decay. I need the medical billing codes (not the dental, as his dental insurance will not pay for the trays.) Thank you!1answer36views Hi Can you tell me how many CEU to maintain for active membership? thanksCindy1answer35views Where do I look to find the numbers of CE's I have.1answer32views We recently had a patient come in for a filling. About a week after the filling was placed the patient was seen for normal cold sensitivity with the recent filling. What is the proper code to use for the post treatment appointment.1answer22views 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?1answer114views 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 root1answer47views 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!1answer248views 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?1answer31views What is a typical amount to charge for a snore guard sleep apnea appliance?1answer87views 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! « Previous 1 … 26 27 28 29 30 … 53 Next » Ask a Question