Accurate dental coding is an essential piece of the dental practice revenue cycle. CDT codes serve as a universal language that helps providers communicate with insurance payors, government agencies, and fellow providers. Due to the complex nature of dental coding, errors are frighteningly common – leading to denied claims, financial loss, and administrative nightmares. In […]
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Dental coding tips for dental anxiety
According to DDPA 2020 Adult’s Oral Health & Well-Being Survey, “more than 1 in 4 Americans (27%) who’ve bypassed dental care admit they were scared of going to the dentist.” Providing care for patients with dental anxiety requires time and patience. In busy dental offices, this can be a challenge to keep in mind, and even more […]
Why DSOs need dental coding resources
You may have noticed that the dental industry is consolidating. Large groups of dental practices and dental service organizations (DSOs) have seen more than 15% growth over the past five years, and aren’t losing any steam. DSOs offer providers the security to provide dentistry to their community while taking most of the business owner duties […]
Why DSOs need dental coding resources
You may have noticed that the dental industry is consolidating. Large groups of dental practices and dental service organizations (DSOs) have seen more than 15% growth over the past five years, and aren’t losing any steam. DSOs offer providers the security to provide dentistry to their community while taking most of the business owner duties […]
Dental billing best practices for sleep apnea procedures
According to the American Medical Association, approximately 30 million people in the United States have sleep apnea. Sleep apnea has become more widely recognized as a life-damaging and potentially life-shortening disease, yet still only 20% of people suffering from sleep apnea are diagnosed and treated. That means 24 million people have yet to be diagnosed […]