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…
Accidents! Yes that is Medical Billing
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…
Changes in Medicare
New Bipartisian Budget Act of 2018 Provisions By: Wyn Staheli, Director of Research On February 9, 2018, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 was signed into law. There were some…
Appealing a claim, don’t be afraid to know what you are talking about.
Some strategies to use for ensuring a peer review are the following: Provide the treating physician’s background and specialty credentials. Follow this with a request for the credentials of the…
How to Build a Good Case for Your Medical Reimbursement Claims
Sometimes, one of the most difficult parts of performing dental surgery is helping your patients figure out how they’re going to pay for it. You see a deteriorating oral health…
When Are Restorative Dental Treatments Medically Necessary?
You’ve probably heard that medical insurance will only cover restorative treatments or dental prosthetics if they repair damage from a traumatic injury. While it’s true that medical insurance always covers…
Dental coding updates: Is your staff prepared for CDT 2018?
DO YOU BILL MEDICAL INSURANCE FOR MEDICALLY NECESSARY DENTAL PROCEDURES performed in your dental practice? If so, it’s important to understand the changes to the CDT codes for 2018. If you…