EOB Reason Codes
Case Item Subtype #
Signs/Symptoms
Dental
STP Med Coding
100

If the policy does have a Wellness rider, but does not have Best Wellness ride what reason code do you use to deny the dental cleaning coverage?

375

100

How do you search for Add Clauses in the Case Overview screen?

127

100

What are the 2 common symptoms of Parvo Viral infection? (Name at least 1)

1. Vomiting

2. Diarrhea/Bloody Diarrhea

100

What is the appropriate med cod for a claim with a dental procedure to repair an “underbite”?

Malocclusion

100

Which of the following scenarios do NOT apply towards the repetitive activity warning? Select ALL: 

Rock consumption, Chicken bone consumption, Food Bloat, Food wrapper consumption, Human medication consumption, Hairballs, GI upset from rawhide

Chicken bone consumption

Food Bloat

Hairballs

GI upset from rawhide

200

The condition being claimed is related to repetitive inappropriate chewing behavior and was present prior to the Policy Effective Date or expiration of the Waiting Period and is not part of policy coverage, which reason code do you use for this?

360

200

How do you search for First Level Appeal  in the Case Overview screen?

76

200

What are the 3 common signs/symptoms of hyperthyroidism in dogs. (Name at least 2)

1. Heavy and rapid breathing

2. Increased Appetite 

3. Excessive Thirst

200

What condition is characterized by failure of the outer layer of a pet’s tooth to develop properly?

Enamel Hypoplasia

200

Pet is treated for MRSA. What is the correct med code?

Skin/Ear Infection

300

Cruciate Ligament Events are not considered a covered Accidental Injury.  Which reason code is used for this?

399

300

How do you search for Contact Policyholder in the Case Overview screen?

171

300

What are the 4 common signs or symptom of Brachycephalic Syndrome (BAS) ? (Name at least 3)

1. Stenotic nares

2. Elongated soft palate

3. Everted laryngeal saccules

4. Hypoplastic trachea

300

What does the acronym COHAT stands for? And what is that for?

Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and Treatment (COHAT)- dental prophylaxis

300

Pet is diagnosed with Cryptosporidiosis. What is the correct med code?

Intestinal Parasites

400

This condition incurred as a result of invasion, war, insurrection, rebellion, revolution, military or usurped power, or by operation of armed forces and is not part of policy coverage. Which reason code do you use for this?

205

400

How do you search for Internal Review in the Case Overview screen?

165

400

What are the 5 common signs or symptom of Horner's Syndrome? (Name at least 4)

1. Elevated Nictitans, 

2. Enophthalmos, 

3. Ptosis, 

4. Facial Anhidrosis 

5. Miosis

400

What is the appropriate med code for a claim that includes an extraction of tooth #504?

Deciduous Teeth

400

Pet is diagnosed with Patent Ductus Arteriosus? What is the correct med code?

Cardiac Defect

500

Insurance fraud unfairly increases premiums for all policyholders. If any policyholder provides false, misleading, and/or dishonest information, we may not pay the claim, may void that policy, and may be required by law to report it to governmental authorities.Which reason code do you use when denying these claims?

402

500

How do you search for the Policy Declaration in the Case Overview screen?

100

500

What are the 6 common signs/symptoms of Hepatic Microvascular Dysplasia? (Name at least 5)

1. Hepatopathy, 

2. Behavioral Changes, 

3. Seizures, 

4. Polydipsia/Polyuria, 

5. Ataxia, 

6. Head Pressing.

500

How many stages of periodontal disease are there? Which stage(s) is/are reversable with treatment?

4 stages. Stage 1 is only stage reversable with treatment

500

Pet is diagnosed with Imperforate Lacrimal Punctum. What is the correct med code?

Congenital Condition

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