Insiders Q+A
Q&A: D1110 vs D4910
SDF Fraud-Watch Who You Listen To
PPO Confusion and Caries Risk Assessment Codes
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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