Patient billing is the lifeline of any dental practice. It affects both the reputation and revenue of the practice. Dental billing companies have to be extra careful when filing patients' bills. You have to be keenly aware of the ways in which the errors can affect...
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Understanding Dual Coverage in Dental Insurance
Dental insurance can be complex. Most practitioners rely on dental insurance verification services to obtain patient eligibility and benefits information from carriers. This helps dental practices...
Using CDT, CPT and ICD-10 Codes – What Dental Practices Should Know
As dentists dedicate their efforts to patient care, it's crucial to also focus on the financial aspects of their practice. An often encountered challenge in dental practices involves accurately...
Dental Sleep Medicine Billing Guidelines for Oral Appliance Therapy
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition now commonly addressed by dentists. This breathing disorder can be defined as either a decrease or complete cessation of airflow during sleep. According...
The Alternate Benefit Clause – A Key Determinant of Dental Insurance Coverage
Understanding their dental insurance plan is critical for patients to make importance choices about their dental treatment. Dentists recommend the best treatment for patients based on their needs...
CDT Codes to Report the Services Provided by a Dental Hygienist
Dental hygienists are oral health professionals responsible for preventing and treating oral diseases. These licensed healthcare professionals typically work under the supervision of dentists in...
Why Does “D2950” Dental Core Buildup Code Face More Claim Denials?
The D2950 dental code is used to describe a "Core Buildup, Including Any Pins" in dental procedures. D2950 - Core Buildup, Including Any Pins A core buildup is necessary to provide a stable...
All about Teledentistry – Learn the Billing and Coding Guidelines
This could be the most relevant topic we are discussing amid this COVID-19 outbreak. Now, as most dental offices are closed, dentists can use telehealth systems to continue to serve their patients....
Overcoming Key Challenges in Dental Billing and Coding
In today’s healthcare environment, dental practices face various billing and coding challenges. CDT codes are subject to frequent changes which are not always easy to understand. Billing dental...
ICD-10 Codes for Reporting Uveitis
Uveitis refers to inflammation inside the eye. It occurs when the middle layer of the eyeball called uvea gets inflamed. This layer has many blood vessels that nourish the eye. The condition can...
Family Practice Medical Coding and Billing in 2019 – Points to Note
The year 2019 began with many significant coding and billing updates for family physicians. Knowing about these coding changes and new guidelines is necessary to submit accurate claims and get paid...