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.

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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.

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Usually this would be considered an inclusive part of the original procedure and is not billable. However, you may try billing D9999 and include a brief narrative for consideration.

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