Ask the Coder (526) All questionsAnswered questionsUnanswered questions > Sort by date: AnswersViewsQuestion1answer40views When the doctor performs a root canal through a porcelain crown(already previously fabricated/placed), what does he code "building back up" the tooth as since it's not for restoration retention? Or is it included int he RCT code. Thanks.1answer4793views Is there a code that can be used when a patient comes in and has a bone spur removed. This is being done when an extraction was not done at our dental center.1answer17views I work for a hospital that has a dental residency program. We have Oral Surgeons, Endodontists, and Prosthedontists that volunteer their time to come work with the residents. We have always billed 9310 when a patient needs to see one of the specialists for a consult to determine treatment and have been denied because we are not a specialty practice. What code should we be using?1answer155views When should a provider be billing for a crown? Should it be at the time the procedure is started?1answer1412views Delta Dental is not wanting us to code LANAP laser osseous surgery as D4260. They have suggested D4999 and D4341, They stated that the D4999 would probably not be covered, any other ideas?1answer122views I need the corresponding cpt code for cdt codes d2750 and d67501answer37views I have a patient that is 24 years old and has his fathers insurance until age 26. He is now married and his wife has insurance. Does her (wife) insurance become primary and fathers is now secondary? or now that he has his wife's insurance does that mean he can't have fathers insurance anymore?1answer33views What Level E/M code do I need to bill for Dental code D9310 when the patient is being evaluated for the surgical extraction of wisdom teeth?1answer22views On the CMS-1500 section 24-E (Diagnosis Code) do these codes come from the ICD-9-CM book? Thank you :)1answer40views The sedation medication we use is: Versed What is the appropriate HCPCS? Where do I list that on the CMS 1500 form?In response to question 'I recently posted a question regarding a medical claim and this was part of the response: "For the D9248 you will need to list the drugs used and their appropriate HCPCS code." "HCPCS stands for Healthcare Common Procedural Coding System and is published by the American Medical Association (AMA). This book lists drug codes, durable medical equipment codes, outpatient services, and more. You may purchase the book from any company that sells coding manuals. If you would like the specific HCPCS codes please list what drugs you are using for the D9248 (i.e. The HCPCS code for demerol is J2175).Thank you. « Previous 1 … 32 33 34 35 36 … 53 Next » Ask a Question