Ask the Coder (529) All questionsAnswered questionsUnanswered questions > Sort by date: AnswersViewsQuestion1answer72views the dentist placed a SSC on #A in January, 2013. Patient came back in September, 2013 due to uncomfortable with the size of SSC. Had to replace with a new SSC in different size. Do I charge out for a SSC? Or it could be just a re-cementation? Thank you1answer37views On the CMS-1500 section 24-E (Diagnosis Code) do these codes come from the ICD-9-CM book?Thank you :)1answer37views 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." What are HCPCS? And where do I find more information on the correct HCPCS codes for D9248 (non IV Sedation)? Thank you for your time and response.1answer34views If a person's dental and medical plan are by the same carrier and dental paid a certain amount toward three D7111's but would not cover the sedation (non-IV) portion D9248 how would I submit this as a medical claim? Which CPT codes are equivalent and can this even be done after dental already paid a portion. Do I only include the code that was not a covered benefit? Thank you1answer92views Please let me know the CPT codes for the following and how I would go about finding the codes in the CPT book:limited oral evaluation established patient D0140 dental implant transosteal D6050 oroantral fistula closure D7260Thank you,Sharon Carrillo1answer61views How do I reset password for CDC Practice Exams? I am currently locked out.1answer41views Please let me know what the CPT codes are for extraction partial impaction and extraction of full bony impaction.Thank you,Sharon Carrillo1answer172views Dental insurance denied benefits for non-IV sedation code D9248 used for the extraction of coronal remnants for 3 primary teeth code D7111. I am being told to bill the medical insurance? Is this ok to do? I remember a previous question I asked on this site and was told to submit a claim to medical if 7 or more extractions are being performed. Thank you for any explanation of what to do in this situation. Our office frequently uses code D9248 and it is almost never a covered dental benefit. Does that mean I should be submitting it to the person's medical insurance?1answer150views I billed out code D1550 (recement space maintainer) and the claim was rejected for needing a tooth number. Would the tooth number associated with this code be the tooth it is replacing? Ex: The space maintainer is connected to tooth A & C but filling the gap of missing tooth B on a child. Thank you1answer34views We recently got an oral surgeon in our dental practice. Some insurance require that you bill the medical carrier first. The codes that I am dealing with are D9220 (General Anes/30 minutes), D9221 (General Anes/Add 15 min), D7230 (Rem imp tooth - part bony) x 2 teeth , D7240 (Rem imp tooth comp bony) x 2 teeth. What codes do I need to submit on the CMS-1500 form that I am to send to the medical carrier? Thank you. « Previous 1 … 34 35 36 37 38 … 53 Next » Ask a Question