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ssrdds1
#1 Posted : Monday, November 27, 2017 3:20:37 PM(UTC)
ssrdds1

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Can you give me a CPT code for surgical extraction (impacted/bony)? Insurance will not accept the CDT code.

Thanks!!
mbrzezinski
#2 Posted : Monday, November 27, 2017 5:19:45 PM(UTC)
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Hi ssrdds1,

It is certainly not uncommon for a medical insurer to prefer the use 41899 in place of a "D" code on the medical claim. While many medical insurer will process D7240 (removal of impacted tooth - completely bony) since there is a not a direct CPT crosscode, not all will.

Tooth numbers can be easily reported on the medical claim using the JP qualifier.

41899 is not necessarily a surgical CPT code, it actually stands for: Unlisted procedure, dentoalveolar structures

Hope this helps!
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