When it comes to restorations there are so many different options available. There are fillings, inlays, onlays, crowns, bridges, and more. Two of the more confusing restorations are inlays and onlays. Similar in name and function, it’s easy to mix them up when billing dental...
Selecting the right outsourced dental billing company for your office is not a decision that should be taken lightly. You need to make sure that this company and its service providers are trustworthy and can deliver on the promised results. After all, they will play...
Dental insurance plans are filled with limitations that don’t make a dental insurance biller’s job easy. There's so much to remember when billing claims that it can be easy to get confused. One common dental restriction is the frequency limit. In the following, we’ll introduce...
When it comes to dental coding, things can get confusing. After all, many codes are only a digit apart. For instance, when billing x-rays, three similar codes are D0210, D0220, and D0230. They can easily be confused and lead to coding errors. In this ongoing...
As a dental professional, you understand the importance of providing top-notch oral healthcare to your patients. However, the financial aspect of running a successful dental practice is equally crucial. Dental billing plays a significant role in ensuring the financial stability and growth of your practice....
When billing dental insurance claims there are so many rules and regulations that things can get confusing. Especially when there are two carriers involved. When a patient has two insurance plans, it can sometimes be unclear how the second plan functions. In the following, we...
It’s tempting to think that once a patient provides their insurance coverage, all we need to do is send a claim and receive payment. Unfortunately, that’s wishful thinking. Insurance plans are full of regulations and provisions that we need to wade through before determining if...
With each new year comes changes in dental billing. Whether it's updates to software, dental codes, or insurance plans, the field is constantly evolving. One item updated for 2024 is the ADA claim form. The form is required for all dental claims and hasn’t been...
Dental insurance plans are full of clauses and provisions, which can lead to confusion when billing a dental claim. There's a lot to remember, whether it’s waiting periods, alternative benefit downgrades, or missing tooth clauses. Speaking of missing tooth clauses, what are they? In the...
There are over 800 current CDT codes, with 14 new ones coming in January 2024. That’s a lot to keep up with for any dental biller. It’s no surprise that a common reason for dental denials is incorrect coding. In this ongoing series, we will...
It’s time to wrap up business for 2023 and plan for 2024. Of course, this can be the most stressful time of year in the dental industry. In December, we’re busy treating last-minute patients, reconciling accounts, and planning for the new year. It’s certainly overwhelming....
Specialty dental billing may appear intimidating. General dental billing already has its complexities, and incorporating specialty procedures can lead to added stress. In this ongoing series, we will offer insight into the nuances of specialty billing practices, continuing with oral surgery billing. What is Oral Surgery? Oral...
