This month I provide you with the knowledge and codes to reference when submitting a dental claim for an implant overdenture with precision attachments. Implant overdentures can be confusing and difficult to navigate, but this clear and concise guide will explain exactly how you should submit paperwork to your patients' dental insurance plans to maximize reimbursement.
D5862: Precision attachments, by report* Temporary Tooth Replacement
*Report per “set” (male and female)
Precision attachments report D5867: Replacement of replaceable part of semi-precision or precision attachment
If an in-office reline is necessary in order to replace the attachments, be sure to report one of the following:
D5730: Reline complete maxillary denture (chairside)
D5731: Reline complete mandibular denture (chairside)
D5740: Reline maxillary partial denture (chairside)
D5741: Reline mandibular partial denture (chairside)
Pre-op and Post-op x-rays must always accompany the claim form, and must include an explanation of what has been accomplished.
Kyle L. Summerford is a nationally recognized practice management guru, author, and lecturer. He is founder and president of Summerford Solutions Inc., and cofounder of Elitedentalclaims.com. Kyle also serves as editorial director of Dental Office Manager Digest e-newsletter. He lectures extensively to dentists and their staff on topics such as insurance coding and billing and useful practice management tips. Contact him at [email protected] .
Temporary Dental Implant Prosthesis Kyle L. Summerford is president of Summerford Solutions Inc. Being a dental office manager, dental practice consultant, and dental coding educator has enabled him to guide his company to provide services to dental practices and their staffs nationwide. Kyle has lectured at many CE events and academic institutions—Stony Brook University, New York City County Dental Society, and Georgia Regents University. He’s authored many Dental Coding with Kyle articles. He’s the founder of Dental Office Managers Facebook Community and Dental Manager Connect. Contact him at [email protected] .