Narrative for soft tissue crown

A PDF narrative for D4230, anatomical crown exposure on four or more teeth. The template lists the reasons for necessity, including the patient’s chief complaint, removal of inflamed tissue with a laser, bony recontouring, and the teeth treated. Lines cover gingival hyperplasia measured in millimeters, inflammation, moderate to severe sensitivity, and bleeding on probing, with a note that charting and radiographs are attached.

Print it and complete it from the patient’s records when submitting the claim, or use it as a model when writing your own. The insurance coordinator should confirm the details with the treating doctor and include the attachments the narrative mentions before the claim goes out.