CDC CDC Oral Surgery & Extractions Coding 2

Question 1

Which CDT code is used for a partially bony-impacted tooth removal?

Accepted Answer

D7230

Answer

D7220

Answer

D7240

Answer

D7210

Question 2

Post-operative care following tooth extraction typically falls under which billing category?

Accepted Answer

Included in the extraction code unless separately documented as a separate visit

Answer

Always billed separately with a distinct CDT code

Answer

Billed as an office visit using E/M codes

Answer

Not covered by dental insurance

Question 3

Which CDT code describes incision and drainage of an abscess — intraoral soft tissue?

Accepted Answer

D7510

Answer

D7520

Answer

D7530

Answer

D7540

Question 4

A biopsy of oral tissue — hard, including bone — is coded with which CDT code?

Accepted Answer

D7286

Answer

D7285

Answer

D7290

Answer

D7295

Question 5

What CDT code covers surgical exposure of an impacted or unerupted tooth to aid orthodontic eruption?

Accepted Answer

D7280

Answer

D7270

Answer

D7290

Answer

D7285

Question 6

When reporting a tooth extraction for a patient with systemic health complications requiring special care, which modifier concept applies?

Accepted Answer

Medical necessity documentation must support the additional complexity in the patient record

Answer

Use a higher extraction code regardless of technique

Answer

Add a fee modifier to the standard code

Answer

No special coding is needed