A dental consultant is evaluating a claim for a full-mouth series of radiographs taken 10 months after a previous full-mouth series. Under most dental plan guidelines, what is the most likely outcome?
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A
Approve, as radiographs are always medically necessary
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B
Deny, as most plans require a minimum interval of 3–5 years between full-mouth series for adults
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C
Approve if the dentist documents a new chief complaint
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D
Deny unless the patient has periodontal disease Stage III or higher