Join us at the Insurance Extravaganza this February and learn valuable tips to enhance your expertise and gain recognition in your field. The course offerings are designed to be engaging…
A decision by the health insurer or plan that a health care service, treatment plan, prescription drug or durable medical equipment is medically necessary. Sometimes it is called prior authorization,…
The medical world is teaching doctors what to look for when they see patients so they can refer them to the dental world. Are you doing the same with patients…
Providers self-designate their Medicare specialty on the Medicare enrollment application (CMS 855 I or CMS 855-0). The provider specialty code describes the specific/unique types of service rendered. CMS has established…
As the understanding of the oral-systemic health connection continues to evolve, the landscape of insurance coverage for periodontal treatments is undergoing significant changes. Healthcare providers and patients must stay informed…
It’s halfway through the year and the heat is on! If you’ve not started billing medical for applicable dental procedures, now’s the time and we have some tips for you. …
Medical CPT (procedure) codes for dental practices to use for medically necessary bone grafts 21210 – graft, bone; nasal, maxillary, or malar areas 21215 – graft, mandibular **use modifier -52…
A trick to understand what codes to use when billing! After the patient has had a clinical, many diagnostic tests are now used in our Oral Wellness practices. 1.CBCT 2.X-Rays,…
TRANSMISSION OF BACTERIAL AND VIRAL INFECTIONS HAS BEEN PART OF OUR LIVES FOR OVER TWO YEARS. DOCTORS STAND UP TOGETHER AND HELP BATTLE THE REAL REASON PATIENTS’ HEALTH IS PART…
Empowering patients to engage in their oral healthcare can be a constant challenge for dental professionals. Some patients are fearful of procedures, some want you to make all the decisions,…