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Dental to Medical Code Crosswalk: Billing Dental Procedures as Medical Claims

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',' ',' ',' ',' Why Medical Billing for Dentists Matters',' ','

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',' ',' In the world of insurance reimbursement, dental practices often overlook an untapped opportunity:',' ',' billing certain dental procedures under medical codes when justified by diagnosis and documentation.',' ',' This not only opens new revenue streams but also expands patient accessibility and affordability — especially when dental',' ',' insurance is limited or absent.',' ','

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',' ',' Crosswalk Between Common CDT and CPT Codes',' ','

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',' ',' Medical-dental cross-coding is essential in situations where dental procedures have medical necessity—',' ',' such as trauma, pathology, systemic disease involvement, or surgical interventions. Medical insurers may',' ',' reimburse these if correctly submitted using CPT codes supported by appropriate documentation.',' ','

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76100Radiologic exam, single plane body sectionD0321Other temporomandibular joint radiographic images, by report
21110Application of interdental fixation device for conditions other than fracture or dislocation, includes removalD7998Intraoral placement of a fixation device not in conjunction with a fracture
21248Reconstruction of mandible or maxilla, endosteal implant (eg, blade, cylinder); partialD6010Surgical placement of implant body: endosteal implant
41899Unlisted procedure, dentoalveolar structuresD7250Removal of residual roots (cutting procedure)
21215Graft, bone; mandible (includes obtaining graft)D3428Bone graft in conjunction with periradicular surgery - per tooth, single site
99202New patient visitD0120, D0140, D0150, D0180Evaluation codes (periodic, comprehensive, etc.)
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76100	Radiologic exam, single plane body section	D0321	Other temporomandibular joint radiographic images, by report
21110	Application of interdental fixation device for conditions other than fracture or dislocation, includes removal	D7998	Intraoral placement of a fixation device not in conjunction with a fracture
21248	Reconstruction of mandible or maxilla, endosteal implant (eg, blade, cylinder); partial	D6010	Surgical placement of implant body: endosteal implant
41899	Unlisted procedure, dentoalveolar structures	D7250	Removal of residual roots (cutting procedure)
21215	Graft, bone; mandible (includes obtaining graft)	D3428	Bone graft in conjunction with periradicular surgery - per tooth, single site
99202	New patient visit	D0120, D0140, D0150, D0180	Evaluation codes (periodic, comprehensive, etc.)

Best Practices When Billing Medical for Dental Work

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Use ICD-10 codes (e.g., K01.1).
Include narratives and clinical records.
Confirm pre-authorization requirements.
Ensure NPI and credentialing are set up for medical billing.

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Example CPT to CDT Code Crosswalk

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