As dental professionals, you are dedicated to providing the best possible care to your patients; however, ensuring that your practice receives fair and timely reimbursement for services rendered is equally important. Dental claim reimbursement is vital to the success of a dental practice, and understanding the ins and outs of the process can make a […]
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 […]
At first glance, insurance verification is deceptively simple as it appears to be just confirming what insurance coverage the patient has. It’s actually much more than that. It’s a multi-step process that confirms the various details of the patient’s insurance coverage in order for claims to be submitted correctly and treatment to get paid. It’s […]
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 […]
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 […]