Dds: ada 4240 was performed solely & as flap surgery on #2. no planing, etc., of any other quadrant teeth involved. 7140 necessary. charge for each?

Insurance vs private: Unless a dentist is a participating member of an insurance plan and bound by a contract, he\she can charge whatever they wish for any service. Each dentist may set their own fees based upon their knowledge, experience, overhead and personal desires. Some insurance companies pay according to a schedule and percentage, others just a percentage, but there are generally limits to coverage.

Dr's. discretion: It depends on the amount of time in between procedures. It usually takes several weeks after periodontal treatment to see how the tissues are going to respond. Possible extraction is always a possibility with periodontally compromised teeth. It's up to the discretion of the doctor whether or not a fee would be charged for an extraction especially in cases of implant or bridge placement.

Dr's Discretion: It depends on the amount of time in between procedures. It usually takes several weeks to see how tissues are going to respond after periodontal treatment. It is up to the discretion of the doctor as to whether or not an additional fee would be charged especially in the cases where implant or bridge placement was an option..

Asextrak your dentis: 4240 is gingival flap curettage, 7140 is extraction, if your dentist was trying to save the tooth and the procedure did not succeed then the extraction fee should apply, if the initial plan was to extract the tooth anyway, your dentist must have a reason for the 4240 procedure. The procedure is useless immediately before an extraction. Call your insurance plan and ask them as well they may help!