CDC CDC Dental Radiography & Imaging Coding

Question 1

Which CDT code is used to report a complete series of periapical and bitewing radiographic images (full mouth series)?

Accepted Answer

D0210

Answer

D0210 is the CDT code for a full mouth series of radiographic images, including periapical and bitewing images.

Question 2

A single periapical radiographic image is reported with which CDT code?

Accepted Answer

D0220

Answer

D0220 represents a single periapical radiographic image used to evaluate a specific tooth or area.

Question 3

What does CDT code D0330 represent in dental radiographic coding?

Accepted Answer

Panoramic radiographic image

Answer

D0330 is the CDT code for a panoramic radiographic image that provides a broad view of the entire mouth.

Question 4

Which CDT code is used for cone beam CT of one jaw?

Accepted Answer

D0364

Answer

D0364 represents cone beam CT image — craniofacial data capture, one jaw, in the CDT code set.

Question 5

Bitewing radiographic images — two images — should be reported using which CDT code?

Accepted Answer

D0272

Answer

D0272 is the CDT code for bitewing radiographic images consisting of two images.

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