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Kathy B
#1 Posted : Monday, May 21, 2018 9:59:39 AM(UTC)
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Hello ,
I am in need of some medical codes for
D7286 - biopsy left lateral border of tongue and
D9310- Oral surgery consult
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#2 Posted : Monday, May 21, 2018 10:02:25 AM(UTC)
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Hi Kathy B!

D7286
- incisional biopsy of oral tissue-soft
Since you indicated tongue, you are likely looking at one the following two options:
41110 - Biopsy of tongue, anterior two-thirds
41105 - Biopsy of tongue, posterior one-third

D9310 - consultation - diagnostic service provided by dentist or physician other than requesting dentist or physician
Can be crosscoded to:
• 99241 - Office consultation for a new or established patient, which requires these 3 key components: A problem focused history; A problem focused examination; and Straightforward medical decision making. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other physicians, other qualified health care professionals, or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are self limited or minor. Typically, 15 minutes are spent face-to-face with the patient and/or family.
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• 99242 - Office consultation for a new or established patient, which requires these 3 key components: An expanded problem focused history; An expanded problem focused examination; and Straightforward medical decision making. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other physicians, other qualified health care professionals, or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of low severity. Typically, 30 minutes are spent face-to-face with the patient and/or family.


Hope this helps!
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