Oral Surgery
This X-Ray is required for all referrals
What is a Pano.
This Provider owns the Perio Referral
What is the RDH/ DDS
This procedure code was released 1/1/2022 and processing criteria for each payer is still being learned
What is Intra-Orifice barrier
This X-ray provides the Orthodontist with a lateral view of the Pt's teeth and Jaw
What is Ceph.
This procedure will remove plaque, calculus, and stain from the tooth structure above the gumline
What is a Prophy.
This Consent Form has the treatment written out with no abbreviations & requires a printed name & signature from the patient & provider
What is a Surgical Treatment Consent
This folder holds providers Bio, FA, Periodontal Progression, DDS Referral, Etc.
What is a Perio Specialty Folder
Most Carriers will not cover this procedure
What is a Ceph
These Insurances have specific Fee calculator Formula's
What is Aetna, Cigna, and DeltaCare
It is performed when there is so much plaque and calculus present that the dentist is unable to perform a comprehensive exam
What is Debridement Procedure, Code 4355
California New Age Sedation guidelines
What is a 13 year old
This Clinician Reviews Consequences, Urgency, Specialist name & Schedule access
What is Referral verbiage
Testing to determine if a Root Canal Therapy Tx is required
What is Pulp Vitality Test
This code is used when a pt. has been Financially/ Clinically Dismissed and would like to Cont. Tx
What Is Restart Code
Used in closed subgingival instrumentation procedures without displacement or flapping of the gingival tissue
What is Bacterial Decon.
Ideal Oxygen levels while sedated
What is 95 and above
1wk out Tx confirmation, consults expectation communication, referral order complete w/ dds notes attached & printed, FA finalized, Specialist & SHC review schedule 2 days before
What is Prep Work
RCT Initiated, but during the procedure the tooth became inoperable or not restorable
What is Incomplete Endo Therapy
Commonly Known as a MARA or Herbst (does not include expanders)
What is a Harmful Habit Appliance
This procedure is considered to be full mouth and is expected to be completed on a single date of service
What is SRPs
Oral Surgery Specialty DA's need to renew this every 2 years
What is an OMSA (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgical Assistant)
Listed in Epic as the next step after Implant placement
What is 2nd Stage
What is the only RCT procedure with no code
What is Root Canal Cleanser
This is used to complete the Consult/ Exam notes
What is Flow-Sheet
Dental Hygiene Length and cost in Ca.
What is 20-30 Months and average $58k