CDC Oral Surgery & Extractions Coding Flashcards
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Which CDT code is used for a partially bony-impacted tooth removal?
Answer: D7230
D7230 describes removal of an impacted tooth with partial bony impaction, where part of the tooth crown is covered by bone.
Post-operative care following tooth extraction typically falls under which billing category?
Answer: Included in the extraction code unless separately documented as a separate visit
Post-operative care is generally included in the extraction procedure code unless it represents a distinct, separately identifiable service.
Which CDT code describes incision and drainage of an abscess — intraoral soft tissue?
Answer: D7510
D7510 is the CDT code for incision and drainage of abscess — intraoral soft tissue.
A biopsy of oral tissue — hard, including bone — is coded with which CDT code?
Answer: D7286
D7286 is the CDT code for biopsy of oral tissue — hard, including collection of a sample involving hard tissue such as bone.
What CDT code covers surgical exposure of an impacted or unerupted tooth to aid orthodontic eruption?
Answer: D7280
D7280 is the CDT code for surgical exposure of an impacted or unerupted tooth for orthodontic reasons.
When reporting a tooth extraction for a patient with systemic health complications requiring special care, which modifier concept applies?
Answer: Medical necessity documentation must support the additional complexity in the patient record
Medical necessity documentation in the record must justify any additional complexity or services beyond a routine extraction.