According to a study in Health Affairs, patients reported that they did not get the dental care they needed because of cost, fear, inconvenient locations or appointment times, and trouble finding a dentist who accepts their insurance. One of the main challenges facing...
According to a report in Dentistry IQ, dental insurance checks make up approximately 50% of the income of most dental practices. It is therefore essential that dentists have dedicated and efficient insurance management strategies in place. One of the most important...
The American Dental Association (ADA) CDT describes Code D4381 – localized delivery of antimicrobial agents (LDAA) via a controlled release vehicle into diseased crevicular tissue, per tooth, as “FDA approved subgingival delivery devices containing antimicrobial...
Success in managing the revenue cycle depends on efficient handling of all the processes from patient enrollment and medical eligibility verification to medical coding and billing and payment collection. Accurate capture of all the information at each stage and proper...
The changes taking place in the health industry have also affected dental care. Dental practices need to be alert to verifying dental insurance verification, benefits and predeterminations before patients come in for treatment. Periodontal care can range from routine...
