Obtaining reimbursement for dental services depends on timely and accurate billing and coding, often making dental revenue cycle management a complex task. Maintained by the American Dental...
Understanding CDT Codes and Their Importance
For dental professionals, obtaining optimal reimbursement for services rendered requires using appropriate Current Dental Terminology (CDT) codes on claims. CDT codes in dentistry allow dentists to...
Preventing Coding Errors in Dental Claims: Best Practices for Accuracy and Compliance
Accurate dental coding is critical for smooth claim submission, timely reimbursements, and regulatory compliance. Yet, errors are more common than many practices realize. According to a survey by...
When to Follow Up on Outstanding Balances
Outstanding patient balances are an unavoidable reality in dental care. Dental care was a source of healthcare debt for 36% of adults, according to the Commonwealth Fund’s Biennial Health Insurance...
Using Reports to Identify Collection Gaps
Submitting accurate and timely claims is only half the story. Collecting debts due from insurers and patients is what actually matters for successful dental revenue cycle management. Maintaining a...
When to Outsource A/R Follow-Up for Efficiency
Proper accounts receivable (AR) management is essential for maintaining cash flow and ensuring efficient dental revenue cycle management. However, reports from industry analysts and dental billing...
Segmenting A/R by Payer Type: A Strategic Approach to Revenue Cycle Optimization
Effective revenue cycle management (RCM) is essential for the financial health of any dental practice. At the core of that process lies a strategic approach to managing pending payments - segmenting...
Accounts Receivable Revenue Recovery: Strategies to Maximize Cash Flow
In dental billing, accounts receivable (AR) represents the outstanding payments owed to a dental practice for services rendered, from patients or insurance. Dental practices often grapple with aging...
How to Reduce Aging A/R in Dental Practices
Aging accounts receivable (AR) is one of the most common revenue challenges dental practices face. When unpaid patient balances and overdue insurance claims start piling up, cash flow slows,...