Diagnostic, Re-evaluation, and Laser Coding Questions ANSWERED!
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When or how D0180 be used? In order to use the accurate codes, we need to look at 3 parts: 1) the general description of the section 2) the name/nomenclature…
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Q&A: D1110 vs D4910
Q: Do we use D1110 after D4341 or D4342? Of course, I always tell people that following is a periodontal procedure; we should be doing periodontal maintenance, D4910. But this…
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SDF Fraud-Watch Who You Listen To
An Insider asked: This hygiene speaker deals with underserved populations and a lot of her lecture is about that and the preventive side of SDF use. She states outright that…
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PPO Confusion and Caries Risk Assessment Codes
An Insider asked: I was wondering if you might have any insight to a dilemma we’re experiencing. Our group has been doing a formal CRA on all patients for many…
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Pre-Diagnostic Codes in CDT
I practice Dental Hygiene in Wisconsin and recently learned about CDT code D0191 – Dental Hygiene Assessment. Do you see many offices using this code and if so, are they using it for documentation purposes only or might an insurance company sometimes pay towards it?
Coverage for Caries Risk Assessment Codes
Using a code is important for more than reimbursement only.
I get numerous question for pt#1, 5 point assessment completed (type I) #9 implant. Does the Provider render D4910, D6080, D1110?
Question: Will you please assist on the correct code for dental implant maintenance. I get numerous question for pt#1, 5 point assessment completed (type I) #9 implant. Does the Provider render D4910, D6080, D1110?
Is the D4346 code filed under preventive or perio for insurance coverage?
Question: Is the D4346 code filed under preventive or perio for insurance coverage?
We have received the CLIA waiver and we are formulating our policy for HbA1c test (CDT D0411) and casual glucose testing. Is there a CDT code for casual glucose testing with a glucometer at point of care?
Question: We have received the CLIA waiver and we are formulating our policy for HbA1c test (CDT D0411) and casual glucose testing. Is there a CDT code for casual glucose testing with a glucometer at point of care?
If a patient presents with prophy combined with 1‐3 teeth that we perform SRP would recall be D1110 or D4910?
If a patient presents with prophy combined with 1‐3 teeth that we perform SRP would recall be D1110 or D4910?
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