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Eldon Barrowes DDS
#1 Posted : Tuesday, January 23, 2018 3:41:48 PM(UTC)
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I am looking for an ICD code to be submitted to medical insurance for a maxillary sinus lift prior to placing a dental implant.
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#2 Posted : Tuesday, January 23, 2018 5:04:43 PM(UTC)
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Hi Eldon Barrowes DDS!

The diagnosis code(s) will depend on the patient's condition - basically - what is the reason the service is being done?

For example, if the sinus lift is being performed due to atrophy of the maxilla, some coding options are:

K08.24 - Minimal atrophy of maxilla
K08.25 - Moderate atrophy of the maxilla
K08.26 - Severe atrophy of the maxilla

If it is being done for a different reason, let me know and I would be happy to offer you some additional coding options.

Hope this helps!
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