For years, many dental practices assumed Medicare had little to offer their patients. Original Medicare generally provides very limited coverage for routine dental care, leading many offices to conclude that…
One of the biggest misconceptions I hear from dentists is: “Medicare doesn’t cover dentistry.” That’s partially true. Original Medicare still excludes most routine dental care. However, Medicare Advantage plans continue…
The merit-based incentive payment system is a Medicare program that adjusts reimbursement for participating physicians based on quality, cost, improvement activities, and use of electronic health records. Under the 2026…
In 2024, new HCPCS codes were introduced, which Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and some third-party commercial plans will now cover. One of these codes is G0136, which pertains to the Social…
Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans may help cover certain out-of-pocket costs that Original Medicare doesn’t cover, such as deductibles, copayments, and/or coinsurance (depending on the specific Medicare Supplement plan). Not all…
2018 Medicare Advantage (Part C) costs The Medicare Advantage program, also known as Medicare Part C, provides a way to receive your Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) benefits,…
2018 Medicare Part A costs Medicare Part A helps cover inpatient hospital expenses. As a Medicare beneficiary, you’re generally eligible for premium-free Medicare Part A coverage if you or your…
Does your dentist say you need dental implants? If you’re not sure about the details of Medicare dental coverage, we hope you find this overview about Medicare and 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…
New Medicare Card Transition Ends Next Week: Claim Reject Codes Beginning January 1 If you want to get paid you should be reporting MBIs on all of your Medicare claims….