Ask the Coder (524) All questionsAnswered questionsUnanswered questions > Sort by date: AnswersViewsQuestion1answer51views Can you advise me as to when D0170 should be used?2answers221views Could you advise me as to when D9310 can be used?1answer30views If a patient is present for a filling but decides he does not want to accomplish the planned procedure and would like to address the fact that the patient needs a complete upper denture. The treatment plan was already completed which includes the complete upper denture. The patient is given a referral to an outside prosthodontist and X-Rays were taken. The patient has Medicaid dental and only X-Rays can not be charged out per Medicaid rules. Is there another appropriate code that can be used in conjunction with the X-Rays that describes a limited exam and referral given?1answer38views If we have a young pediatric patient that is present for a filling but will not cooperate what code should be used? There was introduction to the equipment and time spent trying to set the child at ease.1answer38views I work in a multi provider practice. If a patient is seen by one dentist in our office and a treatment plan is developed, then seen in our practice by a different dentist for a second opinion on this treatment plan, what code is used for the second appointment?1answer24views We receive many claims for gingivectomies on a tooth that is then being crown. What is the criteria for gingivectomy allowance?1answer96views What code do we have to use for short term orthodontics? We -as a General Dentist's Office- offer Invisalign, 6MonthsSmiles and Inman Aligner. We have cases that are only for one arch, but most cases are for both arches. Not sure if it falls under Limited or Comprehensive Ortho Treatments.1answer134views Are there different codes for immediate dentures for partial dentures versus complete dentures? Is it acceptable to use D5130 and D5140 for both immediate partial and immediate complete dentures?1answer24views Could you please provide us with specific examples as to when a D0140 (limited exam) should be used and when it should not?1answer926views What is the proper code to use if a patient has a filling placed and then returns for an adjustment because the filling does not feel quite right to the patient (i.e. high spot) ? « Previous 1 … 29 30 31 32 33 … 53 Next » Ask a Question