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I have a workaround for this problem but wonder if anyone else has thoughts.

My best example is - D0140 - Limited exam.

If set up the procedure code as a tooth, you cannot enter it as the 00 code which denotes whole mouth; of course if you set up the procedure code as a whole mouth, you cannot enter a tooth number.

My work around is to have two codes: D0140 and D0140a - one if for a limited exam on a tooth and the other is for the mouth. Any other ideas out there?

I've never had any insurance company require me to identify area of the mouth or tooth number in the limited exam code. They usually do require a narrative where we say what tooth or what area is involved.
Jorge Bonilla, DMD