Ask the Coder (525) All questionsAnswered questionsUnanswered questions > Sort by date: AnswersViewsQuestion1answer199views If you have a new patient that presents to your office and sees the hygienist first and they show signs of periodontal disease and you perform D0180, D0330,and D1110 at the first visit and have the patient come back to see the doctor at the next visit within the next couple of weeks can the doctor then charge D0150 even though the D0180 was just charged.1answer208views What HCPCS code would you bill for a Nasal Alveolar Molding Device or obturator? The DDS is billing the medical procedure as cpt 21080 and ICD-9 749.21. Any help would be greatly appreciated.1answer82views I noticed that you have suggested coding appliances (sleep apnea, etc.) using 21089 for the appliance and 99002 for the handling. Per the CPT- 21089 should only be used when the physician actually designs and prepares the prosthesis (no outside lab)while 99002 is used for the handling, fitting & adjustment of an appliance fabricated by an outside lab (submitted with lab fee box 20). These codes are mutually exclusive. Please explain. Thanks!1answer713views What is the difference between external and internal bleaching per tooth? (D9973-D9974)Also, is there any difference in code between in-office bleaching and take-home tray bleaching? Thank you.1answer59views When doing the following: D0220, D0230, D0240 does the size of the film matter if the required x-ray is being done? example- D0220 on a larger size film.1answer43views When charging for Biologic Materials, is it done per tooth, quadrant, or site?1answer45views Can I code for a 4 or more teeth for periodontal osseous surgery if the actual teeth with pockets are only 3 but extends between 4 or more teeth? For example teeth with 5 mm pockets are #'s 17, 18, 24. Would this be considered 4 or more teeth since the surgeon would need to access over 4 teeth to effectively perform the surgery?1answer48views 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.1answer70views If a patient wants a crown fabricated at a lab that is more expensive than the lab usually used for a better cosmetic outcome- can I balance bill the patient for the amount that is not covered by her dental insurance?1answer51views What can be done when two insurances are claiming to be secondary? I have called numerous times to both insurance companies and neither wants to budge, I have had the subscriber call and is getting the same result. Any suggestion welcome « Previous 1 … 44 45 46 47 48 … 53 Next » Ask a Question