Ask the Coder (525) All questionsAnswered questionsUnanswered questions > Sort by date: AnswersViewsQuestion1answer67views I have two claims for crowns that have been denied - two separate patients, one insured with MetLife, the other Principal. I have been through one appeal with MetLife and two appeals with Principal. I have never had claims denied for lack of necessity. They were necessary and obviously I did not provide the correct documentation/narrative. I would appreciate any help getting insurance benefits for these two patients. Thank you, Beverly Knight1answer107views I need help with coding for a therapeutic drug injection, I was told to use CPT 96374, however this keeps being rejected as apart of the global code for my anesthesia 00170; where on my CMS-1500 do i specify what kind of drug this is so that it will be paid? I have found J code J1100 for decadron but do not know where on the claim form it should be listed. Thanks1answer65views How would you bill for a sleep apnea device to be used in conjunction with a CPAP machine to medicare? I have been using a 1500 form using dx: 327.23, 780.57,& 286.09. New office visit 99203 & E0486. With a description of the E0486. Should both of these codes be payable by Medicare and/or commercial insurance payers? Or am I billing this incorrectly?1answer69views Need the following medical codes & descriptions and any narratives that may apply:1) Tapp applicance reguarding sleep apnea not a CPAP appliance2) Code for a pt that fell & broke her bridge3) Pano or full mouth x-ray4) TMJ5) Visolite (oral cancer screening)6) Exam for injury7) Pa ( single x-ray)8) Sedation (oral)9) Nitrous Oxide10) Frenulectomy11) GingivectomyReceipt No: 0060-3277-6206-5138Gina1answer31views need medical codes for our dental office, can someone call me or do I need to call you?1answer44views I am starting a new job in dental billing. I am certain I will have billing and coding questions to submit. How fast, generally, will I receive an answer to my question?1answer47views What is the diagnostic medical code I should use when billing a medical carrier?1answer487views Is there a CPT code for an occlusal guard? (D9940 CDT)1answer140views If a patient has periocoronitis on tooth 17 and the dentist burns the flap of skin off, what is the correct code? I say D7971, but the dentist insists that I code it under D7280, since operculectomy is not covered under the patient's insurance (Florida Medicaid). The dentist did not remove any bone, did not make an incision. Who is right?1answer45views Do dental insurances accept ICD-9 diagnosis codes when processing claims? « Previous 1 … 49 50 51 52 53 Next » Ask a Question