Codes Flashcards

1
Q

Who is responsible for maintaining the CDT codes?

A

ADA

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2
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Which CDT code is taken when a single bitewing radiograph is exposed?

A

D0270

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3
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Which CDT code is taken when nutrition counseling for the control of dental disease is provided?

A

D1310

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4
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Which CDT code is taken when a panoramic radiograph is taken?

A

D0330

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5
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Which CDT code is taken when Silver Diamine Fluoride is placed to arrest the progression of caries?

A

D1354

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6
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Which CDT code is taken when TFV is admistered?

A

D1206

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7
Q

What information must be provided in the patient narrative when local anesthesia is given?

A

the type, amount and location of anesthetic

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8
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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)

A

D4342

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9
Q

When performing a SRP, how many quads can be billed out per appointment?

A

two

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10
Q

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.

A

D4346

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11
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Which CDT code is indicated for a patient who recieves a single intraoral periapical radiograph?

A

D0220

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12
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Which code is taken if your patient uses tobacco and you provide cessasion counseling?

A

D1320

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13
Q

Which CDT code is taken if you place a sealant?

(This code is taken per tooth)

A

D1351

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14
Q

_____ is the gross removal of plaque or calc that interferes with the ability of the dentist to perform a comprehensive oral evaluation?

A

Full mouth debridement

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15
Q

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.

A

D1110

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16
Q

Supernumerary teeth in permanent dentition designated by numbering _______.

A

51-82 (51 being #1 area)

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17
Q

Once a patient is identified as a periodontal maintenance patient, they cannot go back to recieving a basic _____.

A

prophy

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18
Q

Which CDT code is indicated when a complete intraoral radiographic series (FMX) is taken?

A

D0210

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19
Q

-Type of numbering system used: Universal numbering

  • Primary dentition Capital A-T; supernumerary has a “S” (ie AS)
  • Yearly Maximum benefits (Calendar and fiscal)
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20
Q

Which CDT code is taken when personalized oral hygiene instruction is provided?

A

D1330

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21
Q

Which CDT code is used if you apply a local medicament such as Oraquix to desensitize gingival tissue?

A

D9910

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22
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Which CDT code is indicated for a high caries risk patient?

A

D0603

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23
Q

Most dental procedures and insurance codes have_________ meaning they will only pay every so many months or years.

A

frequency limitations

24
Q

Which CDT code is taken when a patients HBA1c is taken during a dental appointment?

25
Q

What code is take when a propylaxis (cleaning) is provided to a child?

26
Q

Which code is taken for synchronous teledentistry?

27
Q

Which CDT code is taken when an occlusal radiograph is taken?

28
Q

Which CDT code is taken to indicated that a patient has recieved scheduled periodontal maintenance?

29
Q

Arestin should be administered if pockets are ____ mm or greater with bleeding and must be done in conjunction with D4341/D4342 or D4910

30
Q

Which code is taken for asynchronous teledentistry?

31
Q

Which CDT code is used when billing for diagnostic models or study models?

32
Q

Which code is taken when local anesthesia is delivered?

33
Q

Which code is used following periodontal therapy, SRP, a full mouth debridement, or delivery of Arestin?

34
Q

Which CDT code is taken when topical fluoride (not topical fluoride varnish) is administered?

35
Q

Which CDT code is used to indicate a patient who is low caries risk?

36
Q

Which CDT code is taken when two bitewing radiographs are taken?

37
Q

Which code is taken for a Periodic Oral Evaluation for a quick check of a patient who is already established?

Diagnostic procedures may be done as a result of this periodic exam.

38
Q

Which CDT code is taken when gingival irrigation is done?

39
Q

How often are CDT codes reviewed?

A

at least every 5 years

40
Q

Which CDT code shoud a hygienist taken if they perform a SRP on a quadrant (4 or more teeth)?

(this would be classified as a generalized SRP)

41
Q

Which code is taken for an unspecified procedure?

42
Q

Which CDT code is taken to capture a Comprehensive Oral Evaluation and may be utilized for a new or established patient?

This type of exam reviews patient history, and hard & soft tissues, restorations and any additional diagnostic needs.

It may also inlcude a CPC.

43
Q

Which CDT code is used when localized antimicrobal agents, such as Arestin, are delivered into diseased crevicular tissue?

(code should be taken per tooth)

44
Q

Which CDT code is taken for oral/facial photographic images?

45
Q

How are the specific areas of oral cavity designated?

A

with two digits, the first being zero

46
Q

Which type of oral evaluation is done when a patient has not been seen in 3 or more years?

A

Comprehensive

47
Q

Which CDT code is taken for additional periapical radiographs taken up to 9 images?

48
Q

Which CDT code is indicated for a patient who is moderate caries risk?

49
Q

Which CDT code should be taken for a full mouth debridement (Gross debridement), can only be done on two quadrants, done if the patient has a lot of calculus & plaque.

50
Q

How many alpha-numeric characters are there in a dental procedure code?

51
Q

Which CDT code is taken when four bitewing radiographs are taken?

52
Q

Which CDT code is used for a sealant repair?