Dental bridges are common and effective solutions for replacing missing teeth and restoring oral health and function. These are false teeth that fill the missing gap between teeth. This dental restoration procedure replaces one or more missing teeth on either side of...
5 Dental Problems Common During Winter and Their Dental Codes
Winter season brings significant changes in the weather. Even though chilly temperatures are enjoyable, it can bring several kinds of health consequences. Cold weather can have a significant impact on your oral health, affecting your teeth and gums as well, increasing...
What is the Missing Tooth Clause in Dental Insurance?
Dental insurance plans provide coverage for certain dental procedures. According to the National Association of Dental Plans, up to 77% of Americans have dental benefits. Some plans cover a percentage of the cost of basic services, while others pay for some of the...
Glossary of Dental Insurance Verification Terms
Dental insurance verification is the first step in the dental billing process and it plays a key role in determining whether a patient is covered for a particular treatment or not. Verification errors can lead to claim delays and denials. Dental practices, dental...
Dental Insurance Verification: In-House vs. Outsourced
Insurance verification is a tedious and time-consuming task that requires concentration and patience to complete. Verifying patient’s coverage is the first step in the dental billing process and doing it right improves cash flow and patient satisfaction. There are two...
Using Dental Insurance Verification Software – Be Aware of the Pitfalls
If your dental practice accepts insurance, implementing a streamlined dental insurance verification process is one of the most important steps to ensure a smooth patient experience and getting paid for services rendered. In fact, insurance verification is the first...
Importance of Insurance Verification in Dental and Medical Cross Coding
One of the leading dental billing companies in U.S., Outsource Strategies International (OSI) provides billing and coding services for dentists, endodontists, orthodontists, and periodontists. Our comprehensive suite of dental billing services includes dental...
Understanding Dental Coordination of Benefits
With many dental professionals struggling to comprehend coordination of benefits, the American Dental Association gives great emphasis on explaining elaborately the types Of Coordination of Benefits (COB) that affect the payment of claims. The first crucial step to...