CDC CDC Oral Surgery & Extractions Coding 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

D7960

Answer

D7970

Answer

D7980

Answer

D7950

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

D7340

Answer

D7310

Answer

D7320

Answer

D7350

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

Downcode to D7140 to match the documented procedure

Answer

Keep D7210 as submitted

Answer

Upcode to D7240 to avoid a denial

Answer

Reject the claim without review

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

D7241

Answer

D7240

Answer

D7230

Answer

D7250

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Operative report and pre-operative evaluation notes

Answer

Patient consent form only

Answer

Insurance card copy

Answer

Radiograph only

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

D7350

Answer

D7340

Answer

D7310

Answer

D7320