TM TREATMENT AND THIRD PARTY INSURANCE COVERAGE Minnesota, in 1987, became the first state to adopt legislation requiring health insurance policies issued within the state to include coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular (TMD) joint disorders and craniomandibular …
A new poll found that 70% of people surveyed agree dental benefits should be included in Medicare, as some Medicare Advantage (MA) plans include it as an extra benefit. The poll conducted by the consumer group Families USA, and YouGov …
Anthem has notified doctors and other providers that the timely filing window for professional claims is being shortened to 90 days. “Effective for all commercial and Medicare Advantage Professional Claims submitted to the plan on or after Oct. 1, 2019, …
If you or your hygienist is now aware of the Oral connection and the changes being made you should consider sending them to the Insurance Extravaganza which is in Las Vegas. There are so many new codes that should …
R13.11 – Dysphagia, oral phase Swallowing Changes Related to Chronic Temporomandibular Disorders Apr 26, 2019 Fassicollo, Carlos & Machado, Barbara & Garcia, Denny & de Felício, Cláudia Maria. (2018). Swallowing changes related to chronic temporomandibular disorders. Clinical Oral Investigations. 10.1007/s00784-018-2760-z. …
Maintaining Defined Scopes of Practice There are specific Medical and Dental Licensing Laws and Practice Acts, which dictate the scope of practice for physicians and dentists (http://www.aasmnet.org/resources/pdf/AADSMJointOSApolicy.pdf). As per individual state law, laws only a licensed physician can make a …
How might I get Medicare dental coverage for dental implants? Maybe you’re still wondering, “Does Medicare pay for dental implants – ever?” If you want to get Medicare dental coverage for dental implants and routine services, you might want to …
Dental carriers are now requiring that any service that COULD be payable by any medical carrier, including Medicare; be submitted to medical first. Will you be able to bill medical when required? Learn when and how to SUCCESSFULLY bill medical …
What are we waiting for? Most dentists are afraid to make the all-important choice to treat or not treat when it comes to a pregnant woman. Science has shown us the importance of treating women even before they become pregnant …
Date of Service Reporting for Radiology Services March 12, 2019 Providers need to ensure that they are reporting radiology dates of service the way the payer has requested. Unlike many other professional services which only have one date of service …