One of the fundamental aspects of your dental practice’s financial health revolves around the utilization of Current Dental Terminology (CDT) codes. These codes, central to dental billing and communication, are vital to successful claim submissions and eventual insurance reimbursement. However, many practices have yet to maximize the potential of the most current dental coding and administration […]
One of the more common challenges for dental practices is proper implant coding and reporting of implant-related procedures. There are numerous CDT codes that describe the various implant-related procedures, but not all of the codes may be in the Implant Services Category (D6000–D6199), which can lead to coding conundrums and denied claims. In this blog, […]
Dental billing best practices for two-step procedures Are you seeing dental claim denials for two-step procedures, such as crowns and removable prosthodontics? You aren’t alone. We asked one of the Practice Booster Advisors to give dental billing best practices for two-step procedures so that you can confidently avoid unnecessary denials. Incurred liability date When you […]
4 reasons dental admins should have radiograph knowledge As a dental administrator, having a thorough understanding of radiographs is essential for providing efficient and effective support to your dentists and patients. Radiographs are a valuable diagnostic tool that allows dental practitioners to identify and diagnose a variety of oral health issues, from cavities to impacted […]
Dental practice discounts vs. copay forgiveness Do you have confusion and concern surrounding dental practice discounts and copay forgiveness? Maybe your office wants to extend a helping hand to patients who are experiencing financial hardship as a show of goodwill. How do you do this without risking a dental insurance audit – or worse? Let’s […]