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Crown: root canal treated molar

Claim 11000 · Bluebird Dental Benefits · Date of service 03/22/2026 · Source: synthetic case crown-11-post-endo · Generated 2026-10-12 07:01 UTC

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  • Open Dental API call
    PUT /procedurelogs/11001
{
  "ClaimNote": "Crown #31: narrative and radiograph attached"
}
  • Open Dental API call
    POST /documents/Upload
{
  "PatNum": 11000,
  "rawBase64": "<PDF, 1445 bytes>",
  "extension": ".pdf",
  "Description": "ClaimClear narrative - claim 11000",
  "ImgType": "Document",
  "ToothNumbers": "31"
}
  • Open Dental API call
    POST /claimtrackings
{
  "ClaimNum": 11000,
  "TrackingDefNum": 1,
  "Note": "ClaimClear: notes and narrative prepared"
}

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D2740 crown · tooth #31 · 03/22/2026

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Narrative Every sentence checked against the chart

Tooth needs full coverage to prevent fracture. Root canal treatment (D3330) on #31 was completed 02/06/2026. Periapical radiograph of #31 taken 11/22/2025. Treatment: D2740 crown on tooth #31, date of service 03/22/2026.
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Claim note

Crown #31: narrative and radiograph attached

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Attachments

ItemStatusDetail
RadiographIn Open DentalPeriapical radiograph of #31 taken 11/22/2025. Source: Open Dental Imaging: "PA 31 pre-op" (X-Rays), DocNum 11201.

Documentation checks (Default (common plan guidelines - verify per carrier))

CheckStatusDetail
Radiograph of tooth #31 within 12 monthsMetPeriapical radiograph of #31 taken 11/22/2025 (3.9 months before the date of service).
Clinical reason for the crown documentedMetRoot canal treatment (D3330) on #31 was completed 02/06/2026.
Extent of tooth structure loss documented (recommended)Not documentedNo note describes how much tooth structure on tooth #31 is missing or undermined.
Replacement interval (5+ years since prior crown)N/ANo prior crown on tooth #31 in the chart.
Initial/replacement flag matches chart historyMetFlagged as initial placement; no prior crown on tooth #31 in the chart.
Intraoral photo (recommended)Not documentedNo intraoral photo of tooth #31 in Open Dental Imaging.
Evidence used (5 facts)
IDFactWhere it comes from
C1D2740 crown on tooth #31, date of service 03/22/2026.Procedure D2740 (ProcNum 11001)
C2Periapical radiograph of #31 taken 11/22/2025.Open Dental Imaging: "PA 31 pre-op" (X-Rays), DocNum 11201
C3Recorded as the initial crown placement on #31.Procedure D2740: Prosthesis = Initial
C4Root canal treatment (D3330) on #31 was completed 02/06/2026.Procedure D3330 completed 02/06/2026 (ProcNum 11002)
N1Tooth needs full coverage to prevent fracture.
"tooth needs full coverage to prevent fracture"
Clinical note: D2740 #31 on 03/22/2026 (this procedure)
Draft → check → revise loop (1 iteration)

Iteration 1: no issues

Clinical notes read (1, names redacted)

D2740 #31 on 03/22/2026 (this procedure)

RCT completed on #31 last month; tooth needs full coverage to prevent fracture. Discussed tx options; pt elected e.max crown. Local anesthetic administered. Prepped #31, final impression taken, temp cemented w/ TempBond.

Engine: extractor heuristic, narrator template, reviewer none.