Gum disease is a common condition that dentists treat. It occurs when bacteria in the mouth infect tissue surrounding the tooth and cause inflammation around the tooth. Osseous surgery (also known...
Coding Dental Implant Procedures
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CDT Codes for Dental Implant Procedures
Dental implant procedures may be eligible for reimbursement, only when they meet threshold of medical necessity, for instance, when provided to resolve a compromised ability to chew. While few...
What is Dental Balance Billing?
Dental insurance billing is extremely complex, with constantly changing codes, payer rules and regulations, and HIPAA guidelines. Even a minor error can have a significant impact on dental practice...
What are the New Dental Billing Codes and Updates for 2023?
Every year, the American Dental Association (ADA) reviews and updates CDT codes to document services dentists provide. Dentistry is constantly evolving and annual updates to CDT codes provide a...
ICD-10 Codes to Report Common Dental Diseases
For dental practitioners, using the appropriate ICD-10 codes to properly identify and document common dental issues is crucial for not only getting paid for the services provided, but also to...
What are the Different Types of Malocclusions and their ICD-10 Codes?
Malocclusion or misalignment of the upper and lower teeth is a common dental condition. It is usually caused by a difference between jaw and tooth size or the size of the upper and lower jaws....
Dental Problems Common during Winter and Their Dental Codes
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Coding Tooth Developmental Disorders with the Right Codes
Dental development or odontogenesis is a very complex process that begins even before birth. Both deciduous teeth (primary or baby teeth) and permanent teeth (secondary or adult teeth) undergo a...