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Last 10 Posts (In reverse order)
courtneydsnow Posted: Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:43:56 AM(UTC)
 
Hi Guest!

D0160 - detailed and extensive oral evaluation - problem focused, by report
can be crosscoded to a new or established patient evaluation & management (E&M) codes - 99202-99205 (new patients), or 99211-99215 (established patient):

New patients:
99202 – 15-29 mins
99203 – 30-44 mins
99204 – 45-59 mins
99205 – 60-74 mins

Established patients:
99212 – 10-19 mins
99213 – 20-29 mins
99214 – 30-39 mins
99215 – 40-54 mins


D2954 - prefabricated post and core in addition to crown

The code listed above does not have a direct crosscodes we are aware of - many insurers these days will process "D" codes when they are medically necessary services, or you can use the CPT code below and include a narrative report describing the procedure:
41899 - Unlisted procedure, dentoalveolar structures


Hope this helps!
Guest Posted: Tuesday, June 6, 2023 1:11:55 PM(UTC)
 
Hi I need help converting dental codes to medical codes:

D0160
D2954
courtneydsnow Posted: Monday, July 22, 2019 9:27:57 AM(UTC)
 
Hi Guest!

No problem. The diagnosis code(s) will depend on the reason the grafts are being performed. Here are some common ones we see used:

K08.21 - Minimal atrophy of the mandible
K08.22 - Moderate atrophy of the mandible
K08.23 - Severe atrophy of the mandible
K08.24 - Minimal atrophy of maxilla
K08.25 - Moderate atrophy of the maxilla
K08.26 - Severe atrophy of the maxilla

If there are other conditions/issues present, let me know what they are and I am happy to offer you some coding options.
Guest Posted: Thursday, July 18, 2019 12:00:17 PM(UTC)
 
D7950 - osseous, osteoperiosteal, or cartilage graft of the mandible or maxilla - autogenous or nonautogenous, by report
Can be cross coded to:
21210 - Graft, bone; nasal, maxillary or malar areas (includes obtaining graft)
21215 - Graft, bone; mandible (includes obtaining graft)
**use modifier -52 for reduced services when bone is not obtained from patient

I am trying to cross code d7950 with medical codes. I have the conversion codes but need diagnosis codes. Can someone please help?
mmccormick Posted: Monday, October 24, 2016 8:45:18 AM(UTC)
 
D7451 – removal of benign odontogenic cyst or tumor – lesion diameter greater than 1.25 cm
Can be cross coded to:
41825 – excision dentoalveolar lesion w/o repair
41826 – excision dentoalveolar lesion, w/ simple repair

D7950- osseous, osteoperiosteal, or cartilage graft of the mandible or maxilla - autogenous or nonautogenous, by report
Can be cross coded to:
21210 - Graft, bone; nasal, maxillary or malar areas (includes obtaining graft)
21215 - Graft, bone; mandible (includes obtaining graft)
**use modifier -52 for reduced services when bone is not obtained from patient

D0367 – Cone beam CT capture with interpretation with field of view of both jaws, with or without cranium
There is actually not currently a specific CPT code for CBCT……the closest CPT code is: 70486 - Computed tomography, maxillofacial area; without contrast material. Many offices have been using this for some time for CBCT, however, some medical insurers are auditing that code when used for CBCT because the description does not specify “cone beam”.

So, “76497 - Unlisted computed tomography procedure (eg, diagnostic, interventional)” is a good CPT code to use, or, many medical insurers will process the “D” codes for procedures when there is not a specific CPT code available.

D9310 - consultation - diagnostic service provided by dentist or physician other than requesting dentist or physician
Can be crosscoded to:
• 99241
- Office consultation for a new or established patient, which requires these 3 key components: A problem focused history; A problem focused examination; and Straightforward medical decision making. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other physicians, other qualified health care professionals, or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are self limited or minor. Typically, 15 minutes are spent face-to-face with the patient and/or family.
• 99242
- Office consultation for a new or established patient, which requires these 3 key components: An expanded problem focused history; An expanded problem focused examination; and Straightforward medical decision making. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other physicians, other qualified health care professionals, or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of low severity. Typically, 30 minutes are spent face-to-face with the patient and/or family.

D7921 – collection and application of autologous blood concentrate product
D7999 uspecified oral surgery procedure, by report
None of the codes listed above have a direct crosscode we are aware of, so you can either bill the "D" code on the medical claim (many insurers these days will process "D" codes when they are medically necessary services), or you can try the CPT code below and include a narrative report describing the procedure:
41899 - Unlisted procedure, dentoalveolar structures


Hope this helps!
Guest Posted: Sunday, October 23, 2016 8:16:47 AM(UTC)
 
I need help changing my dental surgery for a tumor to medical codes.
D7451:D7950:D7921:D0367:D9310 D7999
Can you help?