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Wiki Dental and ICD-9

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Hello,

I was just wondering if anybody knows how to code for preventive care for dental. I work at a dental clinic and they use sealants (d1351) to prevent cavities in teeth that are in perfect condition. They do it only if the fissures in the tooth are deep and may trap bacteria and germs that would cause cavities. They have been using DX code 520.2 as the justification. However, further investigation has brought to my attention that is not the right code. I would like for my providers to start using a correct code, but I don't know what code would be right.

Any suggestions on where to look?

Thanks
 
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