WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO GET CROWN LENGTHENING PAID? - 08/24/2008
The palatal cusp of tooth #12 fractured off at the alveolar crest. Crown lengthening was performed because there was insufficient tooth structure to retain a prosthetic crown. There should be no problem getting this claim paid, right? One would hope so. However, crown lengthening claims are being scrutinized closely because carriers are concerned that clinical crown lengthening (D4249) is being billed for cosmetic gum lifts and soft tissue crown lengthening. As a result, be prepared to submit a narrative along with a radiograph describing the clinical condition warranting crown lengthening if the lack of adequate tooth structure is not obvious on the periapical radiograph or digital image.
See "What Does It Take To Get Crown Lengthening Paid?" in our July/August 2008 issue (page 3) to learn the difference between clinical crown lengthening, gum lifts, soft tissue crown lengthening, osseous surgery, and anatomic crown exposure. You will also find an excellent Power Point presentation on crown lengthening at http://www.dent.ucla.edu/pic/ppt/Crown-Lengthening.ppt.
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NEW MEDICAL CLAIM FORM IN THE WORKS - 04/01/2013
The National Uniform Claims Committee
(NUCC) has revised the CMS-1500 claim form
(version 08/05). ...more
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Where do I start? The course content was excellent. The written materials were excellent. The presenter was excellent!
Jim Tetz, DDS
Centralia, WA
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CDT
Interactive
Coding Workshop
For dental teams who find it difficult to leave the office for a full day of training, this DVD set (6 hours) is a flexible and cost-effective way to learn how to properly code, document, and improve reimbursement for dental services.
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