Medical/Dental Billing & Coding Workshop – Wells, ME

Workshop Location: Harborside Dental – 1750 Post Road, Wells, ME 04090

The benefits of medical/dental cross coding are numerous. Understanding medical insurance is the key to getting paid! However, there is a lot of confusion about medical billing too, and most teams don’t have the resources or time to figure it out.

Take charge of your practice’s billing through this informative, hands-on workshop! Learn a step-by-step process for claim processing, from first patient contact through final payment. Gain a greater understanding of diagnostic, procedure, and DME codes, as well as the use of modifiers. Learn how to complete the CMS-1500 Form and necessary supporting documentation. Learn a system for follow-ups and appeals and how to avoid common “missteps” which can cause claim denials.

• Become proficient in interpreting different types of insurance plans
• Recognize the four categories of billable procedures
• Understand the authorization process and the importance of S.O.A.P in documentation
• Receive tips for working with insurance companies to obtain patient benefit information
• Utilize diagnostic tools, such as I-Cat, saliva tests, medical history intake and risk assessment forms, and clinical skills
• Identify how to document and submit medical necessity information
• Learn how to report biopsies and oral lesions
• Know how to prioritize and report medical diagnostic and procedure codes
• Learn about the history, structure, and format of the ICD-10 coding system