CDC CDC Oral Surgery & Extractions Coding 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which CDT code is used for a partially bony-impacted tooth removal?
- D7230 (Correct answer)
- D7220
- D7240
- D7210
Correct answer: D7230
D7230 describes removal of an impacted tooth with partial bony impaction, where part of the tooth crown is covered by bone.
Question 2: Post-operative care following tooth extraction typically falls under which billing category?
- Included in the extraction code unless separately documented as a separate visit (Correct answer)
- Always billed separately with a distinct CDT code
- Billed as an office visit using E/M codes
- Not covered by dental insurance
Correct 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.
Question 3: Which CDT code describes incision and drainage of an abscess — intraoral soft tissue?
- D7510 (Correct answer)
- D7520
- D7530
- D7540
Correct answer: D7510
D7510 is the CDT code for incision and drainage of abscess — intraoral soft tissue.
Question 4: A biopsy of oral tissue — hard, including bone — is coded with which CDT code?
- D7286 (Correct answer)
- D7285
- D7290
- D7295
Correct answer: D7286
D7286 is the CDT code for biopsy of oral tissue — hard, including collection of a sample involving hard tissue such as bone.
Question 5: What CDT code covers surgical exposure of an impacted or unerupted tooth to aid orthodontic eruption?
- D7280 (Correct answer)
- D7270
- D7290
- D7285
Correct answer: D7280
D7280 is the CDT code for surgical exposure of an impacted or unerupted tooth for orthodontic reasons.
Question 6: When reporting a tooth extraction for a patient with systemic health complications requiring special care, which modifier concept applies?
- Medical necessity documentation must support the additional complexity in the patient record (Correct answer)
- Use a higher extraction code regardless of technique
- Add a fee modifier to the standard code
- No special coding is needed
Correct 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.
CDC CDC Oral Surgery & Extractions Coding 2
Which CDT code is used for a partially bony-impacted tooth removal?