When you choose to outsource with eAssist, you might be wondering exactly what the next step is after the deal is sealed. You’re ready to go on the journey to faster and more accurate dental billing, but there are a few things that we need...
Accounts receivables is the lifeblood of your dental practice. Submitting claims that are both accurate and complete is essential to getting paid on time, and reducing stress on your office employees. While the process might seem easy, there are plenty of ways we can accidentally...
Feb 2018, I had a patient that was seen for a recare appointment. The day of, Metlife confirmed their coverage. The claim was paid quickly, without any hiccups. However, 2 weeks later Metlife sent an EOB with $0.00 pay. I called and spoke with a...
Proper coding is determined by the remaining tooth structure. There should be no remaining roots in order to use this code. If there are roots use D7140, extraction erupted tooth or exposed root(either primary or permanent) The payout for D7140 is generally higher if the...
I recently had a conversation with my best friend of 25 years. For a quarter of a century, we’ve seen each other through celebrations and mournings and have a comfortableness that comes with time and a concerted effort to maintain our friendship. She was having...
Brittanie Renninger has been with eAssist since September of 2018, but has been working in the dental field for over 12 years. She originally applied to be part of the eAssist team so she could have flexibility with her husbands job. He serves in the...
When patients don’t accept treatment the dentist recommends, it’s frustrating for everyone in the practice. Not only does it hurt productivity and ultimately revenues, it means patients aren’t getting the care they need. Case acceptance is vital to a dental practice’s success, yet it’s something many...
Before recruiting a dental assistant for your dental practice, it is vital that detailed job description and a Practice Procedural Manual or Employee Policy Manual is available. The two documents serve as written documentation of the standards by which you are employing staff and their...
A lot of people, even dentists, don’t recognize the connection between tooth decay and heart disease. Poor oral health and heart disease go hand in hand and tend to be emblematic of other major health issues. Explaining this to your patients can be a difficult...
Insurance verification helps to determine your patient’s eligibility for services. This is typically a part of any claims submissions and filings that your practice is processing on a daily basis. If you outsource, another company will be doing this for you, ideally with an understanding...