Ask the Coder (525) All questionsAnswered questionsUnanswered questions > Sort by date: AnswersViewsQuestion1answer31views We could not apply varnish fluoride in the office on little kids due to cooperation. We send varnish fluoride home so parents could apply. Can we charge for varnish fluoride to insurance?1answer37views You have a patient that is scheduled with your hygieneist and your dentist in the same day.Your hygieneist does perio charting and discusses perio disease in depth with the patient. The patient then sees the dentist for there appointment and he does panoramic film and a complete comprehensive dental exam.Can you charge D0180 and D0150 at the same visit<1answer828views Are there any dental insurance companies that cover the D1330 Oral Hygiene Instructions? Am I obligated to submit this charge to the patient's insurance when they are not paying for this service?1answer31views If a Dentist has an anesthesiologist come to his/her office to administer and monitor an IV sedation procedure, can the dentist submit an iV sedation claim using the deep sedation code even if the anesthesiologist was the one to perform the action while the Dentist did all of the dental work? And if not, is there a different code I could use?1answer35views If x-ray were not diagnostic, do we still charge for them?1answer82views My PT wants a set of upper and lower partial dentures. I'm using codes D5213 and D5214. The CDT book says these codes should include "any CONVENTIONAL clasps." My PT needs a special type of clasp, in addition to the standard clasps, called a flexi clasp which will incur higher lab fees for our office. Is there a code for additional, non-conventional, clasps?1answer47views Do you have a sample of an appeal letter for a denial for treatment that had been given prior-authorization?1answer54views If single bitewing was taking, can it be charge out as a PA?1answer30views Oral Surgeon pulled wisdom teeth. Patient came back to our office for follow up and make sure TE sites ok. What code should i use for visit?1answer419views We are having trouble getting our pano(D0330) and bite wing(D0272 or D0274)paid when they are performed on the same day of service. If we took Pano, BWs and additional PA's can we code as FMX? Is there any other way of coding these services in order to receive payment? Thanks « Previous 1 … 46 47 48 49 50 … 53 Next » Ask a Question