Concerned about CDT dental codes for gingivectomy? For accurate billing and insurance purposes, dental professionals rely on a specific set of codes to represent different procedures. Gingivectomy involves removing a portion of the gums from in and around a tooth or...
Also known as a toothache, pulpitis occurs due to the inflammation of the dental pulp or tissue in the center of a tooth. The innermost part of each tooth comprises an area called the “pulp” – which is formed of soft connective tissue, nerves, and the blood supply for...
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 for dental services if they are inpatient hospital services provided...
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 restorations can fix those problems. Restorative procedures include...
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 the rules and regulations of insurers and following proper coding and...
