Ask the Coder (524) All questionsAnswered questionsUnanswered questions > Sort by date: AnswersViewsQuestion1answer46views what would i submit to assist with coding D4211 to obtain payment & not a denied as "part of the service" reply1answer447views How many extractions are considered a major surgery? Does 41899 (used for extractions) have a global period?1answer20views Is there a D-code that fits the following scenario: Pediatric dental office, pt (6 years old) presents with dental anxiety/hesitation; Dr would like to see him every 4 months for what he calls a "desensitizing appointment" which aims to make the pt feel more at ease in the dental office. Thank You1answer39views What is the best ICD-9 diagnosis code to use for a pt with Cerebral Palsy who must be treated in the OR under general anesthesia? Thank you1answer91views Do EOB's get scanned into a pt's chart? If so, what is protocol for insurance EOB's that are returned concerning multiple pt's?1answer31views When it comes to double coverage, and we submit a claim to the primary insurance first, does this always mean medical coverage? I remember hearing that Primary means medical? How does this come into play in the dental field? We see pt's in our private practice as well as in hospital out-pt OR setting when necessary.Thank you for any clarification.1answer35views > If a young child had extensive restorative dental work completed in > an out-pt OR hospital setting, as well as 8 extractions (D7140), how > do I go about billing medical for the extractions. I was told in a > previously submitted question that CPT code 41899 can be used to bill > medical using the CMS-1500 form if more than 7 extractions were > performed. > > I am a little confused on how to approach the 1500 form. Do I need to > include all of the D-codes charged out for the apt as well? The > extractions are the only ones I can submit to medical insurance under > code 41899 to my understanding. > > Or do I only bill code 41899 eight different times on the CMS-1500 > form and not include the other D-codes? > > Would this process change if the insurance provider is the same for both the medical > and dental benefits? > > Thank you for you time. I really appreciate any clarification I can > get.1answer20views If a pt. presents with cerebral palsy and mental/developmental issues- what is the best ICD-9 Diagnosis code? Thank you1answer43views After a pt has been seen in an OR out-pt setting under general anesthesia for dental treatment, and is then seen back in the private practice two weeks later for a post-operative exam; What is the best CDT code to use? Thank you.1answer33views What is the best way to describe the importance of ICD-9 diagnosis codes in the following situation: A pediatric dentist has his own practice, but also treats pt's in a hospital OR setting at times. Where do the ICD-9 codes come into play as far as treatment notes are concerned. The hospital will bill for the facility and anesthesia (the dental office will submit the D-codes). Is there protocol? I understand that the ICD-9's are diagnosis codes that help explain the "situation" per say. In a dental setting-where do these codes get noted? Thank you for your time :) « Previous 1 … 37 38 39 40 41 … 53 Next » Ask a Question