From our Friends at FindaCode Question: We have been receiving several DDS referrals to our massage therapists who do intra-oral work. The only problem is that the referral from the DDS lists code R51 for headaches as the only DX …
Dental vs. medical insurance: Where do the two diverge? Written by Mackenzie Garrity | May 29, 2018 Our industry is moving into more medical billing, just by the fact that dental has not increased their benefits and many services are …
Many offices are not using the modifier to tell the insurance company the health of the patient. If you are not receiving payment use the correct modifier for each patient. PHYSICAL STATUS MODIFIER (FOR ANESTHESIA Anesthesia procedures have their own …
This form is used to evaluate the conditions that may or may not qualify patients for coverage of medically necessary orthodontic services. Medically Necessary Orthodontia related to the Pediatric Dental Essential Benefit in the Affordable Care Act (ACA): Comprehensive medically …
Medicare and Dental Coverage Medicare’s dental coverage is limited. If you have Original Medicare (Part A and Part B), you won’t be covered for most dental services and supplies, including: • Dental exams • Routine cleanings • Fillings • Tooth …
Keep thinking you don’t need to worry about Medicare. By Theresa Pablos, DrBicuspid.com associate editor wrote a great article. Take a look.https://dentalmedicalbilling.com/medicare-oral-benefits/ Why is this important? Daily I receive calls from Medicare patients across the country asking who can help …
What is “oral systemic health”? Oral systemic health is the connection between oral health and overall health. Countless studies have demonstrated a link between poor oral health and systemic disease such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke, dementia, rheumatoid arthritis, and …
Most dentists don’t realize how frequently they see patients who have had an accident or trauma affect their dental health. Of course we are all familiar with the frantic calls from parents where boys were being too rough and it …
Dry mouth, a hallmark symptom of Sjögren’s, is a decrease in both the amount and quality of saliva, causing tooth decay. This is why Sjögren’s patients often experience large dental bills that are not considered part of major medical insurance. …