Codes Flashcards

1
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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
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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
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When performing a SRP, how many quads can be billed out per appointment?

A

two

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10
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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
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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
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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
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Supernumerary teeth in permanent dentition designated by numbering _______.

A

51-82 (51 being #1 area)

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17
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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
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Which CDT code is indicated when a complete intraoral radiographic series (FMX) is taken?

A

D0210

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19
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-Type of numbering system used: Universal numbering

  • Primary dentition Capital A-T; supernumerary has a ā€œSā€ (ie AS)
  • Yearly Maximum benefits (Calendar and fiscal)
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20
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Which CDT code is taken when personalized oral hygiene instruction is provided?

A

D1330

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21
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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
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Most dental procedures and insurance codes have_________ meaning they will only pay every so many months or years.

A

frequency limitations

24
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Which CDT code is taken when a patients HBA1c is taken during a dental appointment?

25
What code is take when a propylaxis (cleaning) is provided to a child?
D1120
26
Which code is taken for synchronous teledentistry?
D9995
27
Which CDT code is taken when an occlusal radiograph is taken?
D0240
28
Which CDT code is taken to indicated that a patient has recieved scheduled periodontal maintenance?
D4910
29
Arestin should be administered if pockets are ____ mm or greater with bleeding and must be done in conjunction with D4341/D4342 or D4910
5 mm
30
Which code is taken for asynchronous teledentistry?
D9996
31
Which CDT code is used when billing for diagnostic models or study models?
D0470
32
Which code is taken when local anesthesia is delivered?
D9210
33
Which code is used following periodontal therapy, SRP, a full mouth debridement, or delivery of Arestin?
D4910
34
Which CDT code is taken when topical fluoride (not topical fluoride varnish) is administered?
D1208
35
Which CDT code is used to indicate a patient who is low caries risk?
D0601
36
Which CDT code is taken when two bitewing radiographs are taken?
D0272
37
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.
D0120
38
Which CDT code is taken when gingival irrigation is done?
D4921
39
How often are CDT codes reviewed?
at least every 5 years
40
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)
D4341
41
Which code is taken for an unspecified procedure?
D0999
42
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.**
D0150
43
Which CDT code is used when localized antimicrobal agents, such as Arestin, are delivered into diseased crevicular tissue? (code should be taken per tooth)
D4381
44
Which CDT code is taken for oral/facial photographic images?
D0350
45
How are the specific areas of oral cavity designated?
with two digits, the first being zero
46
Which type of oral evaluation is done when a patient has not been seen in 3 or more years?
Comprehensive
47
Which CDT code is taken for additional periapical radiographs taken up to 9 images?
D0230
48
Which CDT code is indicated for a patient who is moderate caries risk?
D0602
49
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.
D4355
50
How many alpha-numeric characters are there in a dental procedure code?
5
51
Which CDT code is taken when four bitewing radiographs are taken?
D0274
52
Which CDT code is used for a sealant repair?
D1353
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