Your administrative staff have many duties throughout the typical day in the office. From scheduling and greeting patients to submitting dental billing claims, office managers and everyone in between has an important job to accomplish. Some of these duties are more tedious than others, and...
In the high-speed universe of dentistry, a well-oiled practice management system is the secret formula to a flourishing dental practice. It's more than just keeping your files in order - the right management setup can supercharge patient care, make your team more productive, and turbocharge...
Insurance denials are frustrating, especially when they are the result of a claim that was billed incorrectly. Incorrect claims directly contribute to increased A/R in dental practice. With a little practice, they can be avoided. Here are eight ways to avoid incorrect claims. 1) Verify your...
As the end of the year approaches, you will want to ensure patients are taking full advantage of their insurance benefits. Each coverage year, patients with dental insurance are given a maximum amount of benefits to use and, frequently, this aligns with the calendar year....
There are around 800 current CDT codes. With so much to learn and remember, it can get confusing. When those codes are only 1 or digits apart, it’s easy to make an error. In this ongoing series, we discuss common coding errors, this time focusing...
Revenue Cycle Management is an extensive multi-stepped process. When combined with a busy dental practice, it can be vulnerable to errors. Although some errors are inevitable, without damage control measures in place, errors can add up and cause significant harm to a practice’s livelihood. With...
Picture this: a dental practice where the operations run like a well-oiled machine, where patients leave with gleaming smiles and rave about their experience. Such a practice doesn't just rely on clinical expertise alone; it thrives on efficient operations. As a dentist, your role goes...
Anytime a specialist is required, dental billing can seem intimidating. Billing for any dental procedure takes time and effort, so surely, billing for a specialty procedure must be complex. In this ongoing series, we will offer insight into the nuances of specialty billing practices, continuing...
Dental billing is a straightforward process, but it can be overwhelming due to the vast amount of dental plans that are billed. In addition to private plans, there are military, Medicare, and federal plans. Each has its own billing process. Billing federal plans can seem...
In the world of dentistry, precise and efficient coding is essential for both practitioners and insurance providers. The Current Dental Terminology (CDT) code set is the key to this process; but, much like Halloween, it can be both tricky and a treat. Understanding the intricacies...
One of the most common treatments to bill insurance for is a crown. Whether it’s porcelain or metal, posterior or anterior, initial or replacement you’ll find yourself billing multiple crowns per week. Although crown billing can seem pretty straightforward there are several questions that you...
The number one priority for any dental office is the patient. To keep them healthy and happy it’s essential to give them proper care throughout all steps of their treatment, from the moment they make their appointment until well after they’ve left the office. When...
