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CDC Oral Surgery & Extractions Coding Flashcards

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  1. Which CDT code is used for frenulectomy — also called frenectomy or frenotomy?

    Answer: D7960

    D7960 is the CDT code for frenulectomy (frenectomy or frenotomy), the surgical removal or release of a frenum.

  2. Surgical reduction of osseous tuberosity is reported using which CDT code?

    Answer: D7340

    D7340 is the CDT code for surgical reduction of osseous tuberosity, performed to reshape the posterior maxillary ridge.

  3. A dental coder audits a claim for D7210 but finds the operative note only documents forceps removal with no flap. What is the correct action?

    Answer: Downcode to D7140 to match the documented procedure

    If the operative note does not support a surgical extraction (D7210), the coder must downcode to the simple extraction code D7140 that matches the documentation.

  4. What is the CDT code for a surgical removal of an impacted tooth classified as complete bony with unusual surgical complications?

    Answer: D7241

    D7241 is used for removal of a completely bony-impacted tooth with unusual surgical complications beyond standard D7240.

  5. Which document must accompany an oral surgery claim to support medical necessity for a hospital-based procedure?

    Answer: Operative report and pre-operative evaluation notes

    An operative report and pre-operative evaluation notes are required to substantiate medical necessity for hospital-based oral surgery claims.

  6. Vestibuloplasty — ridge extension, secondary epithelialization — is reported with which CDT code?

    Answer: D7350

    D7350 is the CDT code for vestibuloplasty, a procedure to increase the depth of the oral vestibule for prosthetic purposes.