Procedure Codes - Tooth vs. Mouth

[Rickliftig]

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?

[Jorgebon]

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