U0001 – Cdc 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-ncov) real-time rt-pcr diagnostic panel For services beginning February 4, 2020, Medicare has created two HCPCS codes to report testing for this particular strain of the coronavirus, U0001: CDC 2019 Novel Coronavirus Real Time …
When billing implants are you working with the implant company to make a stent for you? Placement is the key to success, and having a stent is a billable procedure. Its the codes that we forget to use that can …
Starting to work with emergency rooms is a benefit to all who participate. The patient, the doctors and the oral doctors It is a win for all. First many patients who go to an emergency room are not treated since …
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 documentation and diagnostic codes. AAP treatment guidelines stress that periodontal …
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, diagnosis, and prevention …
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. Today we are talking about the changes in the periodontal …
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 …