Insurance

Navigating Medicare Part C: A guide for dental professionals
By Al Kushner
In the complex world of healthcare, understanding the nuances of Medicare Part C, commonly known as Medicare Advantage, is crucial for dental professionals. Al Kushner gives you an essential resource on the subject here.
May 3, 2024
Al Kushner
Better cash flow for your dental practice with concise narratives and clinical notes
By Estela Vargas
Those who routinely file dental/medical insurance claims know the importance of including a straightforward, concise narrative to increase the chances getting submitted claims paid. Estela Vargas, CRDH, offers some tips that can help your practice.
May 1, 2024
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What every dental practice must know about getting paid for oral cancer screenings
By Estela Vargas
There is no question that oral cancer screening is important for every practice, but what about the insurance side of the equation? Estela Vargas, CRDH, has some advice that can help on that front.
April 23, 2024
Estela Vargas, CRDH.
Dentist under investigation for role in fraud scheme
By Melissa Busch
A dentist is being investigated for his connection to an alleged multimillion-dollar scheme to defraud Medicaid.
April 11, 2024
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Vivos OSA devices covered by Medicare
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Vivos Therapeutics' obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) devices have been approved for coverage and reimbursement from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
April 10, 2024
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Documentation musts for reimbursement of scaling and root planing
By Estela Vargas
Building a foundation of periodontal care for your patients includes proper documentation so that insurance plans cannot deny your claims for clinical reasons, writes Estela Vargas, CRDH.
April 8, 2024
Estela Vargas, CRDH.
Are you living in an abbreviated world in your dental practice?
By Denise Ciardello
Abbreviations can be good and acronyms can be fun. However, here is why author Denise Ciardello has yet to find either to be appropriate in the dental office environment.
March 22, 2024
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Refunding money? Understanding recoupment dental insurance laws
By Estela Vargas
How would you feel if you received a refund request from an insurance plan (third-party payer) for $25,000 paid erroneously to you over a year ago? Estela Vargas, CRDH, walks you through this possible scenario.
March 4, 2024
Estela Vargas, CRDH.
Numb and number: Coding beyond local anesthetics and nitrous oxide sedation
By Estela Vargas
Estela Vargas, CRDH, addresses the billing and coding considerations and pitfalls in billing for IV sedation.
February 27, 2024
Estela Vargas, CRDH.
Numb and number: Coding and billing for anesthesia services in the dental practice
By Estela Vargas
Estela Vargas, CRDH, gives dental professionals the lowdown on what they need to know about local anesthetics and inhaled nitrous oxide as well as the related billing and coding considerations.
February 13, 2024
Estela Vargas, CRDH.
Dental patients who live here may face worse dental outcomes
By Ava Barros
People living in rural areas experience significant disparities in oral health outcomes versus those residing in urban and suburban areas, according to a new report from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.
February 12, 2024
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Correcting alveoloplasty coding calamities
By Estela Vargas
After a claim was denied by the insurance plan because the "claim failed the ADA code validation," Estela Vargas, CRDH, explains what went wrong and how the claim can be resolved.
February 1, 2024
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