In the wake of the panic and spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the United States, many dental practices are closing their doors to help halt the spread of this disease and protect their patients, team, and communities. However, in many states, Coronavirus (COVID-19) has...
Our partner, Dr. Charles Blair and the team at Practice Booster are the unmatched experts at helping dental practices properly code for maximum reimbursement. In April 2018, they authored the following article entitled Telehealth/ Teledentistry: The Future Is Here in their newsletter. Much of this...
We know these are uncertain times for many dentists in America. In accordance with suggestions from the American Dental Association and the White House to stop non-essential dental procedures, many dentists are closing their doors to help stop the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). If you're...
As you already know, our country is facing a National State of Emergency due to the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). This week the White House and ADA recommended postponement of non-essential dental treatment. During times of instability and uncertainty, it is important to remember the things you can rely...
D4346 Scaling in Presence of Generalized Moderate or Severe Gingival Inflammation--Full Mouth, after Oral Evaluation Never use this code as a “difficult prophy.” D4346 does not relate to the amount of time or effort to complete the procedure. D4346 is a therapeutic procedure that can be...
Melissa has been working for eAssist since August 22, 2019. She has a passion for dental billing as she feels it allows her to bridge the gap between dental providers, insurance companies, and patients. Helping providers get the money they are rightfully owed and simultaneously...
Most patients aren’t ready to commit to treatment right after the initial case presentation. They want to think about their options and talk it all over with their spouse—which is understandable, yet frustrating for dentists and their team members. The good news is, you can get...
Our office was once undergoing some re-credentialing issues with United Healthcare. One provider with the insurance had over $16,000 in aged claims. When we would send claims for approval the representative at United Healthcare continually denied them stating he was out of network. Having reached...
March heralds a new Spring so let’s get rid of the cobwebs of a boring, lackluster dental practice. When winter is over, thoughts go to opening the doors, letting in fresh air and spring cleaning. Let’s open our hearts and minds to ways to bring...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and The Dental Industry With the growing concern about the developing coronavirus, many individuals and businesses are responding to the outbreak in various ways. But, it can be difficult to know how to properly respond if you lack sufficient information about this virus. This issue...