A key component of revenue cycle management (RCM), medical coding involves converting medical services, diagnoses, procedures, and equipment into codes for claim submission. Accurate and compliant coding is necessary to minimize denials and for providers to receive...
Medicare does not cover most dental services. In an outpatient setting, even if an excluded service is a complex or difficult primary procedure, Medicare will not cover it. Medicare Part A will pay...
Dental restorations or Restorative dentistry refers to dental procedures that repair or replace a tooth. The tooth structures can be missing due to decay, deterioration or fracture of tooth. Dental...
The world of health insurance is complex and navigating the information and changes is a major challenge for most people. When it comes to dental insurance, the landscape is forever evolving....
An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a safe and effective diagnostic test that employs tiny electrodes affixed to the scalp for gauging the brain's electrical activity. Neurologists and other...
Do you want to improve your billing system, maintain a healthy cash flow in your practice and identify potential bad credit risks? Then consider making use of aging reports in your practice. It’s a...
Providing proper treatment and care is the prime focus of every dental practice, but submitting correct claims is critical to increase cash flow and improve collection rates. This depends on knowing...
Maintaining adequate oral health is quite challenging, particularly in old age. Aging and other health conditions can make people more vulnerable to dental problems. A lifetime of chewing, grinding,...
CDT codes or the Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature are meant to achieve uniformity, consistency and specificity in reporting dental procedures. Accurate documentation of dental treatment is...
A direct external impact to the head such as sports injuries, falls, or other accidents can cause injuries to the mouth, including teeth, lips, gums, tongue, and jawbones. Accidental dental injuries...
Managing the business side of your dental practice efficiently while providing patients with excellent treatment can be very challenging. Financial success depends greatly on efficient billing and...
