Dental check-up
Limited oral examination.
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Overview
A partial assessment of the patient's dentition, oral cavity, and associated structures, focused on a specific oral health problem or complaint. May include analysis of information obtained through additional diagnostic procedures, which should be reported and coded separately. The assessment includes documentation of relevant oral and medical history, as well as any other relevant information.
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Excludes: dental status.
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Dental codes from the same category:
- 97011-00Comprehensive oral examination
- 97011-01Oral examination
- 97012-00Follow-up oral examination
- 97013-00Limited oral examination.
- 97014-00Dental consultation.
- 97015-00Detailed dental consultation.
- 97018-01Treatment plan
- 97018-02Providing information regarding the planned treatment, risks, consequences and complications for making an informed decision (consent)
- 97018-00Dental report
- 97018-03Premature termination of treatment.
- 97019-01Referral to another doctor
- 97016-00Specialized comprehensive examination
- 97016-01Specialized examination without dental status
- 97010-00Dental status. Upon request
- 97018-04Preparation of an opinion
- 97017-00Comprehensive examination with oral status assessment
- 97017-01Comprehensive examination with oral status assessment in pregnant women
- 97020-00Control examination after incision in connective tissue beds and/or extraction of a deeply fractured or deeply decayed tooth
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