Medical Code For Occlusal Orthotic Device

Code for TMD/TMJ appliances (replacement for S8262)

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A big area of confusion in the medical billing in dentistry field currently is what code is best to use to represent oral appliances being used to treat Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMD/TMJD). Since the S8262 discontinuation June 2015 (S8262 was a code deleted …

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Codes requiring a 7th character are represented by "+": CPT codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB: 21110 : Application of interdental fixation device for …

Occlusal Guards – Dental Coverage Guideline

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Occlusal: Pertaining to the biting surfaces of the premolar and molar teeth or contacting surfaces of opposing teeth or opposing occlusion rims. (ADA) Orthotic Device: …

CG-SURG-09 Temporomandibular Disorders - Anthem

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Occlusal orthotic device: A dental term used to describe a reversible, removable intraoral appliance, such as a splint. Orthodontics: The specialty of dentistry …