Ask the Coder (529) All questionsAnswered questionsUnanswered questions > Sort by date: AnswersViewsQuestion1answer21views If the doctor has a tooth with a large amount of decay (or a big leaky filling, etc) and once the decay/filling/etc. is removed - the tooth no longer has enough structure to support a crown and the doctor uses material to "build" the tooth back up... shouldn't this be filed as D2950 Core Buildup, Including Any Pins in addition to the crown code?1answer51views Are you able to bill a D7450 and D7250 together?1answer525views When the doctor performs a root canal (D3330) through an existing crown, when filling the tooth back up to re-conform tooth strength, is there another code we should be using (such as a buildup D2950) for this fill or would it be included in the root canal code (D3330)?1answer43views the 72hrs to complete the cdc-a exam is when the actual test is started or when we register?1answer50views I have a billing question regarding sealants. If someone made a mistake and billed out as a sealant and not a preventive resin, and a denial eob was recieved, are we still able to fix the ledger and re-bill for preventive resin?If so, what is the code for preventive resin?Thank you!1answer162views Can we bill codes D2950 and D2952 on the same day of service?1answer31views When we bring a patient back in after placement of Arestin, to have the Hygienist check to see if the tissues have improved - what would that be coded as? Thank you.1answer76views What codes are other dental offices using for Halcion, Vistaril or Versed pre-meds? I work in a pediatric dental office and am trying to find a good code for that. Has anyone used D9248?Also has anyone used D9971 for enameloplasty? B/c technically odontoplasty is the same as enameloplasty?I appreciate any feedback! Thank you!1answer50views Do we use 87207, 87209 for Medical code for swab biopsy of palate or buccal cavity?1answer116views I have asked two similar questions and gotten two different answers (see below). I need to know which code is more correct for our situation. If reviewed by the Dept. of Health, I desperately need to know which code is more accurate - we are not contracted with any insurance companies, so what "they" would want us to file is irrelevant. Also, in code D4231 - the 2011-2012 CDT says, "to remove enlarged gingival tissue AND supporting bone.." What if the doctor is NOT removing bone? Is this code still accurate?In response to question 'If the doctor trims some healthy gum tissue to give a crown or bridge more tooth to adhere to, what gingivectomy type code should we use? Thank you.' The answer is: D4211In response to question 'When the doctor uses an electrosurge to clean up gum tissue for the purposes of removing granulation tissue, enhancing the aesthetics of a crown and increasing impression ease/accuracy.. what periodontal oriented code would best fit this?' The answer is: The most appropriate code based on the information provided would be D4231 (anatomical crown exposure-one to three teeth per quadrat). Please note: You should always check with carrier guidelines prior to submitting a claim « Previous 1 … 41 42 43 44 45 … 53 Next » Ask a Question