CMS Announces Actions to Address Spread of Coronavirus
Since everyone is concerned I wanted to share what Medicare is stating for practices. If you have any questions the phone number is listed. CMS NewsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 4, 2020Contact:…
To report suspected child abuse or neglect, call ChildLine toll-free at 800-932-0313.
Attention to the dental world: We must be part of our children’s care and report when needed. If you are seeing children with a lot of decay or refusal of…
Non-Surgical Periodontal Treatment
Have you learned how to use the updated Periodontal Stages? One of the updated guidelines you may want to incorporate: Non-Surgical Periodontal Treatment You can bill Medical with the correct…
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Do you know what is going on regarding your money?
Doctors stand up and know what is going on. You ask why are the DSO’s doing so well? I hear this at every conference I teach at. Some of the…
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Periodontal Disease Bacteria Linked To Alzheimer’s Disease
Periodontal experts stress the importance of gum health in older adults and other at-risk groups CHICAGO – JANUARY 28, 2019 – A recent study has periodontists, experts in the treatment,…
Dental Coding Audits! Why are you waiting for a letter or call, stop it before!
Dental practices should periodically audit their coding to minimize compliance risks and optimize revenue. Many private payers including Medicaid’s Special Investigative Units (SIU’s) and the Department of Justice have had…
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Are you ready for the changes in 2020?
One of the biggest questions we are receiving are how to understand the changes in the dental claim form and the periodontal staging that we will be using in 2020….
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Baby Boomers are Amazing. They are strong, demanding and smart!
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…
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Anthem Has Changed Filing Time for filling claims/ Another reason to attend the Las Vegas Meeting
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…
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Treating a diabetic patient with medical oral complications may be covered under the patient’s medical plan.
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…