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[ebarnett]

One of our Peds doctors had to extract a tooth from a newborn. We're not sure what procedure code to use. Any help would be appreciated.

Elaine Barnett, CPC

 

[jettman]

One of our Peds doctors had to extract a tooth from a newborn. We're not sure what procedure code to use. Any help would be appreciated.

Elaine Barnett, CPC

Hi Elaine. It's probably best to use code 41899 - Unlisted procedure, dentoalveolar structures, and ICD-9 520.6 (Disturbances in tooth eruption). It's also best to send procedural documentation with the claim.

Hope this helps.