SRP LL: shorthand perio note, 4BWX radiographs
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D4341 periodontal scaling and root planing, four or more teeth per quadrant · the lower left quadrant · 06/18/2026
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Perio diagnosis: Stage III Grade B periodontitis, generalized. Lower left quadrant on the 06/04/2026 charting: 4 teeth with probing depths of 4 mm or more (#18: 6 mm, #19: 5 mm, #20: 5 mm, #21: 4 mm). Bleeding on probing at 5 sites. Full-mouth periodontal charting was recorded 06/04/2026. Rads show 30-40% horiz bone loss lower posterior. Heavy subg calc LL, bleeding on probing+ throughout. Bitewing radiographs taken 02/11/2026. Treatment: D4341 periodontal scaling and root planing, four or more teeth per quadrant on the lower left quadrant, date of service 06/18/2026.
Claim note
SRP LL: perio chart, radiographs, narrative attached
Attachments
| Item | Status | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Periodontal chart | In Open Dental | Full-mouth periodontal charting was recorded 06/04/2026. Source: Perio Chart exam dated 06/04/2026 (PerioExamNum 33301). |
| Radiograph | In Open Dental | Bitewing radiographs taken 02/11/2026. Source: Open Dental Imaging: "4BWX" (X-Rays), DocNum 33201. |
Documentation checks
| Check | Status | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Periodontal charting within 12 months | Met | Full-mouth periodontal charting was recorded 06/04/2026. |
| 4+ teeth in the quadrant with pockets of 4 mm or more | Met | Lower left quadrant on the 06/04/2026 charting: 4 teeth with probing depths of 4 mm or more (#18: 6 mm, #19: 5 mm, #20: 5 mm, #21: 4 mm). Bleeding on probing at 5 sites. |
| Radiograph of the lower left quadrant within 24 months | Met | Bitewing radiographs taken 02/11/2026 (4.2 months before the date of service). |
| Periodontal diagnosis documented | Met | Perio diagnosis: Stage III Grade B periodontitis, generalized. |
| Radiographic bone loss documented | Met | Rads show 30-40% horiz bone loss lower posterior. |
Evidence used (7 facts)
| ID | Fact | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| C1 | D4341 periodontal scaling and root planing, four or more teeth per quadrant on the lower left quadrant, date of service 06/18/2026. | Procedure D4341 (ProcNum 33001) |
| C2 | Bitewing radiographs taken 02/11/2026. | Open Dental Imaging: "4BWX" (X-Rays), DocNum 33201 |
| C3 | Full-mouth periodontal charting was recorded 06/04/2026. | Perio Chart exam dated 06/04/2026 (PerioExamNum 33301) |
| C4 | Lower left quadrant on the 06/04/2026 charting: 4 teeth with probing depths of 4 mm or more (#18: 6 mm, #19: 5 mm, #20: 5 mm, #21: 4 mm). Bleeding on probing at 5 sites. | Perio Chart exam dated 06/04/2026, LL quadrant |
| N1 | Perio diagnosis: Stage III Grade B periodontitis, generalized."Perio dx: Stage III Grade B periodontitis, generalized" | Clinical note: D4341 LL on 06/18/2026 (this procedure) |
| N2 | Rads show 30-40% horiz bone loss lower posterior."Rads show 30-40% horiz bone loss lower posterior" | Clinical note: D4341 LL on 06/18/2026 (this procedure) |
| N3 | Heavy subg calc LL, bleeding on probing+ throughout."Heavy subg calc LL, BOP+ throughout" | Clinical note: D4341 LL on 06/18/2026 (this procedure) |
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D4341 LL on 06/18/2026 (this procedure)
Perio dx: Stage III Grade B periodontitis, generalized. Heavy subg calc LL, BOP+ throughout. Rads show 30-40% horiz bone loss lower posterior. SRP LL w/ 2 carps 4% artic, pt tolerated well.