Lesson 1, Topic 1
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New Patient Coding

Tarun January 27, 2021

The formula:

1. The first 3 digits are always 992

2. The fourth digit is either a 0 for new patients, a 1 for established patients, and a 4 for referred patients.  The 0 or 4 can only be used once!

3. The last digit is 1-5.  Let me make life easy, do not ever bill a level 5 unless you are 100% sure.  The last digit decision use is based on time and complexity of exam.

If you would like to choose what exam code you want CODE to use on your behalf you can choose a regular dental code in our drop down menu such as D0120. Then in additional comments you can write “please bill code 99212”.