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Coding for Cyst Removal in Conjunction with Extractions
Coding for Cyst Removal in Conjunction with ExtractionsI. INTRODUCTIONC urrent Dental Terminology (CDT) defines a cyst as a pathological cavity, usually lined with epithelium, con-taining fluid or soft matter. The purpose of this paper is to clarify which codes should be used when a cyst is removed in Conjunction with extraction (s). REQUIRED Coding MATERIALSB efore Coding any procedure, it is necessary to have the most current copy of the ADA s CDT manual, the AMA s CPT manual and the two volume set of ICD-9-CM. Vol-umes 1 and 2 of the ICD-9-CM cover diagnostic Coding which is mandatory in filing claims to medical third party payers and Medicare. Volume 1 represents a tabular listing of conditions, diseases and symptoms; while volume 2 is the alphabetical with CDT 2013, the CDT Coding manual will be updated on an annual basis just as the CPT and ICD-9-CM manuals.
information on coding claims for oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMS). This paper discusses coding for cyst removal in conjunc-tion with extractions. This paper is to aid the oral and maxillo-facial surgeon with proper diagnosis (ICD-9-CM) and treatment (CPT/CDT) Coding for cyst removal in conjunction with ex-tractions.
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