Did you know that your clinical notes can not only have a direct impact on your dental claim reimbursement but also on your patient satisfaction and retention? New 2023 dental billing insurance requirements mean particular aspects of a claim need to be both clinically accurate, HIPAA compliant, and structured properly. This includes collecting proper documentation at the time of service, double-checking that the patient information is accurate, and finally submitting the claim and starting the process to get you paid. How do you manage the upcoming 2023 trends? We’re here to help, just keep reading!

New HIPAA regulations for dental practices

Your best dental billing claim starts and ends with correct patient information, but also requires that information be kept confidential and safe from both prying eyes and innocent bystanders. The ability to provide our patients with the best treatment possible starts with professional confidentiality. By safeguarding patient privacy, you will set the standard for exceptional (and accurate) care.

Keeping up with HIPAA changes and compliance can seem overwhelming. Not sure how to get compliant? Here are a few places to start:

Removing patient paperwork from common areas or on top of desks
Securing statements and financial documents in opaque folders or files
Never sending personal patient info over email, text message or similar

How clinical notes affect the dental billing process

When it comes time to draft your clinical notes, using the SOAP note template is recommended to ensure your clinical notes are supporting your dental billing processes. The acronym SOAP is not new in 2023, but is a tried-and-true template to preparing “clean” dental insurance claim submissions – i.e., all required and supporting documentation, narratives, radiographs, etc. are 100% accurate and complete to show treatment was necessary and rendered. In fact, many insurance carriers now require the entire set of chart notes from the date of service to be attached.

Never heard of SOAP notes? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Practice Booster has a brand NEW resource, Dental Documentation with Confidence, that will serve you in more ways than you can count. With this tool in your toolbox, you will be able to document with confidence and focus on what you do best, building trusting and lasting relationships with your patients and providing the quality of care they deserve.

Click here for a free sample of Dental Documentation with Confidence 2023!

Outsourcing your dental billing with the eAssist platform

Keeping up with HIPAA changes and compliance can seem overwhelming. Practices need to deliver on the enhanced right of patients to access their health information while ensuring privacy and system security. And at the same time, mitigate the risk of penalties for noncompliance. That’s a lot on top of scheduling, patient experience, treatment plan presentation, and dental billing processes.

The eAssist Dental Billing platform can help. Designed by dentists for dentists, our multi-step solution process allows your claims to be sent greener and cleaner than ever before, with an eye on what gets you paid and keeps your over 90 near to zero. The consultation is free and at your convenience. You can learn more about increasing your revenue by adding a team of dental billing specialists that are utilizing the eAssist platform by CLICKING HERE!