MAKING TIME FOR THE BLOOD GUSHERS
Dental coding for an adult with bleeding might be a prophylaxis (DlIlO) or even two prophylaxes if needed, gross debridement (D4355), or scaling and root planing (D4342 or D4341). It all depends on an accurate diagnosis and the ability to correctly interpret diagnostic codes. Using improper codes fo...
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Veröffentlicht in: | RDH 2013-01, p.43 |
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Zusammenfassung: | Dental coding for an adult with bleeding might be a prophylaxis (DlIlO) or even two prophylaxes if needed, gross debridement (D4355), or scaling and root planing (D4342 or D4341). It all depends on an accurate diagnosis and the ability to correctly interpret diagnostic codes. Using improper codes for financial gain is a serious offense; so make sure you study them very carefully. |
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ISSN: | 0279-7720 1944-9542 |