Spring is the perfect time to give attention to oral health. Refreshing one's oral hygiene routine, replacing old toothbrushes, and scheduling a dental check-up can contribute to a healthier smile....
Dental Care and Insurance Terms – Glossary
Dentists often use specific terminology to describe the parts of the mouth, dental problems, and procedures. Being a leading provider of dental insurance verification services, OSI has prepared a...
What Root Canal Treatment Involves
Having a proper dental billing system in place is essential to receive timely and appropriate reimbursement for services provided to patients. OSI’s comprehensive dental billing service covers...
What Are the ICD-10 Codes to Report Tooth Developmental Disorders?
Dental development begins even before birth, and several problems can occur during the formation and eruption of teeth. Some of the common tooth development defects are - tooth eruption problems,...
Dental Billing Codes for Reporting Osseous Surgery
Gum disease is a common condition that dentists treat. It occurs when bacteria in the mouth infect tissue surrounding the tooth and cause inflammation around the tooth. Osseous surgery (also known...
Coding Dental Implant Procedures
A professional medical billing company in the U.S, Outsource Strategies International (OSI) has significant experience managing all core aspects of the medical and dental billing and coding. Our...
CDT Codes for Dental Implant Procedures
Dental implant procedures may be eligible for reimbursement, only when they meet threshold of medical necessity, for instance, when provided to resolve a compromised ability to chew. While few...
What is Dental Balance Billing?
Dental insurance billing is extremely complex, with constantly changing codes, payer rules and regulations, and HIPAA guidelines. Even a minor error can have a significant impact on dental practice...
What are the New Dental Billing Codes and Updates for 2023?
Every year, the American Dental Association (ADA) reviews and updates CDT codes to document services dentists provide. Dentistry is constantly evolving and annual updates to CDT codes provide a...