It Takes an educated person to bill, not a computer!
Working with the smartest people in dentistry is an honor every day. The team that runs the business side of dentistry has done amazing with little to none official training. …
Billing Trauma Takes More Information
Trauma!!!!What does it take to bill medical is more complex then other billing. You must gather the following information in order to find the correct diagnostic codes. You must look…
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Part 4 and final issue
Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans may help cover certain out-of-pocket costs that Original Medicare doesn’t cover, such as deductibles, copayments, and/or coinsurance (depending on the specific Medicare Supplement plan). Not all…
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Part 3 Medicare
2018 Medicare Advantage (Part C) costs The Medicare Advantage program, also known as Medicare Part C, provides a way to receive your Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) benefits,…
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Failure to diagnose and failure to refer are common issues seen in dental claims.
Dental practice claims alleging failure to refer, or failure or delay in diagnosis may arise from a general dentist’s lack of referral to a specialist. On occasion, patients have asserted…
Part 2 Medicare information
2018 Medicare Part A costs Medicare Part A helps cover inpatient hospital expenses. As a Medicare beneficiary, you’re generally eligible for premium-free Medicare Part A coverage if you or your…
Dental Code for PPE and Medical Code if providing medical treatment
The American Dental Association (ADA) recently issued guidance for dentists billing for PPE. The ADA has also provided a list of insurers that provide reimbursement (from $7 to $20) for…
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Medicare and dental implants (stay connected for more regarding Medicare)
Does your dentist say you need dental implants? If you’re not sure about the details of Medicare dental coverage, we hope you find this overview about Medicare and dental implants…
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The development of orofacial myofunctional therapy
The questions below can lead to discussion about the signs and symptoms of a patterning problem with orofacial muscles. They can be addressed by a hygienist who has training in…
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CMS finalizes plan to allow Medicare Advantage plans to expand telehealth benefits
The Trump administration has finalized several changes in Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D in anticipation of bid submissions on June 1. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)…