Codes Flashcards
Who is responsible for maintaining the CDT codes?
ADA
Which CDT code is taken when a single bitewing radiograph is exposed?
D0270
Which CDT code is taken when nutrition counseling for the control of dental disease is provided?
D1310
Which CDT code is taken when a panoramic radiograph is taken?
D0330
Which CDT code is taken when Silver Diamine Fluoride is placed to arrest the progression of caries?
D1354
Which CDT code is taken when TFV is admistered?
D1206
What information must be provided in the patient narrative when local anesthesia is given?
the type, amount and location of anesthetic
Which CDT code should be taken when SRP is performed on one to three teeth per quadrant?
(this would be classified as a localized SRP)
D4342
When performing a SRP, how many quads can be billed out per appointment?
two
Which CDT code is indicated as gingivitis when >30% of the patients tissue is bleeding and inflammed, but there is no attachment loss?
Use of this code must include a CPC and confirmation by the dentist.
D4346
Which CDT code is indicated for a patient who recieves a single intraoral periapical radiograph?
D0220
Which code is taken if your patient uses tobacco and you provide cessasion counseling?
D1320
Which CDT code is taken if you place a sealant?
(This code is taken per tooth)
D1351
_____ is the gross removal of plaque or calc that interferes with the ability of the dentist to perform a comprehensive oral evaluation?
Full mouth debridement
When a prophylaxis (dental cleaning) is achomplished on a person who is at least 14 years old, the dental hygienist will take the D____ code.
D1110
Supernumerary teeth in permanent dentition designated by numbering _______.
51-82 (51 being #1 area)
Once a patient is identified as a periodontal maintenance patient, they cannot go back to recieving a basic _____.
prophy
Which CDT code is indicated when a complete intraoral radiographic series (FMX) is taken?
D0210
-Type of numbering system used: Universal numbering
- Primary dentition Capital A-T; supernumerary has a “S” (ie AS)
- Yearly Maximum benefits (Calendar and fiscal)
Which CDT code is taken when personalized oral hygiene instruction is provided?
D1330
Which CDT code is used if you apply a local medicament such as Oraquix to desensitize gingival tissue?
D9910
Which CDT code is indicated for a high caries risk patient?
D0603