TMPPM 2011 > Children's Services Handbook > Texas Health Steps (THSteps) Dental > Services/Benefits, Limitations, and Prior Authorization > Tooth Identification (TID) and Surface Identification (SID) Systems

   
 

4.2.9 Tooth Identification (TID) and Surface Identification (SID) Systems

Claims are denied if the procedure code is not compatible with TID or SID. Use the alpha characters to describe tooth surfaces or any combination of surfaces. For SID designation on anterior teeth, use facial (F) and incisal (I). For SID purposes, use buccal (B) and occlusal (O) designations for posterior teeth.


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