Ask the Coder (524) All questionsAnswered questionsUnanswered questions > Sort by date: AnswersViewsQuestion1answer35views My patient wants a full denture. The patient wants to keep just one tooth root and remove the tooth crown. Should I code the denture as an overdenture? The dr. needs to file down the crown so only the root is left. He then plans to place a layer of composite over the top of the tooth. How should I code these procedures?1answer36views We refer patient to a Oral Surgeon, they pulled tooth out and put sutures. Patient came to our office to remove sutures. What code should we use? Since we did not pull his tooth but remove his sutures. Thank you1answer156views We are having trouble getting our pano D0330 and bite wing D0272 and D0274 paid when they are performed on the same day of service. Is there any other way of coding these services in order to receive payment? Thanks1answer558views We use code D9230 for Nitrous Inhalation, can we also use D9248 for Halcion administration or would it be better to use D9920 Behavior modification w/ a narrative for a patient that has high anxiety before and during a dental procedure?1answer484views When filing dental insurance for a crown, D2751, and we are not providers with the insruance nor do we have any agreements whether to file on prep or seat date, doesn't the ADA recommend we file our claim on the prep date?1answer1626views I found the code for smoothing a tooth (odontoplasty D9971), can I use that code in conjunction with palliative treatment D9110?1answer491views Good Morning. I need a code for smoothing a tooth. I know that there is one, but I can't remember where it is.1answer62views When the doctor notes two separate areas of decay on a single tooths O surface, for example spotting decay on a molar tooth and the doctor calls out "O, and OL", how should we file this?Similar situation when there is decay on the O, and the doctor wants to seal up the groove and completes a connected OL & OB composite. Should it be filed this way, as two - two surface fillings or is it a 4-surface filling? Or should it just be considered an O filling, even if the doctor fills any remaining L or B grooves? We had a lot of confusion on this!1answer1118views Another question about code D9951 (Occlusal Adjustment - Limited). If the doctor does both upper and lower adjustments in one visit, should it be entered twice or does this code cover upper or lower as well as upper and lower? Thanks!1answer1063views I need more clarification on Code D9951 (Limited Occlusal Adustment - Limited) I see in my ADA CDT book it states it is not supposed to be used when the procedure is for a bite adjustment when doing it post-delivery of something such as a crown/bridge. Is there another code to use when the doctor adjusts the bite after delivery or should it relate with another code? Thanks! « Previous 1 … 47 48 49 50 51 … 53 Next » Ask a Question