A written description of the service provided that is prepared when the term “by report” is included in a procedure code nomenclature; may be requested by a third-party payer to provide additional information for claims processing.
Oral pathology is the specialty of dentistry and discipline of pathology that deals with the nature, identification, and management of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions. It is a science that investigates the causes, processes, and effects of these diseases. The practice of oral pathology includes research and diagnosis of diseases using clinical, radiographic, microscopic, biochemical, or other examinations.