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We now understand periodontitis may present itself as a manifestation of systemic diseases in fact; according to DeltaDental, research shows that more than 90 percent of all systemic diseases have oral manifestations, including swollen gums, mouth ulcers, dry mouth, and excessive gum problems. Some of these diseases include:
Diabetes
Leukemia
Oral cancer
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Heart ... September 23rd, 2020 Locating a Diagnosis Code in ICD-10-CM for Dental Offices| Published September 23rd, 2020
Diagnosis codes used to report with procedures are called ICD-10-CM - International Statistical Classification of Diseases. These codes are published annually in October. To find a diagnosis code in ICD-10-CM, it is important to understand how the chapters and sections are set up. Each chapter is broken down into sections and ... September 21st, 2020 Important Podcast on Dental to Medical Billing| Published September 21st, 2020 Be sure and check out this discussion with LaMont Leavitt (CEO of innoviHealth) and Christine Taxin (Adjunct professor at New York University, President of Dental Medical Billing, and Links2Success).
Some of the resources and tools they discuss will help you with your dental coding/billing and education.
Do You Have All the Right ... August 26th, 2020 New and Exciting Changes in the Dental Industry| Published August 26th, 2020 My colleagues and I are nerds for information on all things billable—or not billable—in the worlds of dental and medical insurance. One of the most puzzling challenges for me over the past 15 years of teaching has been to understand why we on the dental side are segregated out of ... August 10th, 2020 Modifier 50 — Four "Must Know" Tips For Getting Paid| Published August 10th, 2020 Modifiers added to an HCPCS or CPT© code alters the code description, providing clarity about the service for proper claim processing and reimbursement. Here are four things you must know about modifier 50 to ensure proper payment. - Modifiers are either informational or payment related. Informational modifiers provide additional... July 14th, 2020 Are NCCI Edits and Modifiers Just for Medicare?| Published July 14th, 2020 The National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits were developed by CMS to help promote proper coding and control improper coding that leads to incorrect payments with part B claims. It is important to understand that NCCI edits do not include every possible code combination or every type of un-bundling combination. With that ... June 16th, 2020 Should I Bill Dental or Medical?| Published June 16th, 2020
While you likely find yourself focusing on fewer patients and more on emergency care, it’s a good time to understand how medical billing can allow patients with active infection in the oral cavity to seek the treatment they need.
Forms need to be filled out correctly, and you must carefully follow ... June 2nd, 2020 Changes in Medicare Advantage and Part D| Published June 2nd, 2020 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services finalized several changes in Medicare Advantage and Part D on Friday.
The Trump administration has finalized several changes in Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D in anticipation of bid submissions on June 1.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released Friday that includes ... April 14th, 2020 ADA is Asking for HELP with Third-Party Payers for Dentists| Published April 14th, 2020 With these unprecedented and extraordinary circumstances, dentists are facing new challenges with reimbursement with what is allowed and covered under their contractual obligations with their payers. The ADA recognizes the struggles dental providers are facing and is urging third-party payers to adopt new reimbursement procedures and adjust their fee schedules to help ... February 18th, 2020 Documentation Skills that Increase Your Coding| Published February 18th, 2020 - Last Review/Update February 20th, 2020
Evidence-based medicine such as the updated periodontal staging and caries lesions also gives well-defined information about the clinical condition itself. You cannot just look at the codes, you need to check the policy. When I am coding or teaching coding, you need to use clinical indications when working with documentation ... February 4th, 2020 Documenting telephone calls at your dental practice is just as important as documenting patient visits.| Published February 4th, 2020 - Last Review/Update February 12th, 2020
Documenting telephone calls at your dental practice is just as important as documenting patient visits. Similar to other documentation, the common rule when it comes to call documentation is that if it is not documented, it did not happen. Therefore, every clinically relevant telephone call should be documented.
Clinically relevant calls ... January 14th, 2020 Non-Surgical Periodontal Treatment| Published January 14th, 2020 - Last Review/Update January 15th, 2020 AAP treatment guidelines stress that periodontal health should be achieved in the least invasive and most cost-effective manner. This is often accomplished through non-surgical periodontal treatment.Non-surgical periodontal treatment does have its limitations. When it does not achieve periodontal health, surgery may be indicated to restore periodontal health.SCALING AND ROOT PLANINGScaling ... December 9th, 2019 Regence: Dental Procedures Under The BlueCard Program?| Published December 9th, 2019 This information can be found on Regence/Blue Cross Dental procedures explaining additional benefits for dental procedures. Regence currently does not offer dental benefits, however, there are times a patient can receive treatment with a Blue Cross provider and qualify under their medical benefits. In addition, Regence informs the providers to file these claims ... August 16th, 2019 Medical ID Theft| Published August 16th, 2019 - Last Review/Update August 20th, 2019 Medical ID Theft
"So, do you guys think you can do something with that?" John asked angrily at our first meeting with him in August 2017 as he slammed a stack of medical bills, EOBs and collection letters - three inches high - down in front of my partner and I. ... August 9th, 2019 The OIG Work Plan: What Is It and Why Should I Care?| Published August 9th, 2019 - Last Review/Update August 14th, 2019 The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) founded its Office of Inspector General (OIG) in 1976 and tasked it with the responsibility to combat waste, fraud, and abuse within Medicare, Medicaid, and the other HHS programs. With approximately 1,600 employees, HHS OIG is the largest inspector general's office within ... July 12th, 2019 5 Ways to Minimize HIPAA Liabilities| Published July 12th, 2019 - Last Review/Update July 30th, 2019 Last year was historic for HIPAA enforcement. The HHS Office of Civil Rights collected a record $23.5 million in settlements and judgments against providers guilty of HIPAA violations. To avoid becoming part of that unwanted statistic, it’s important to pay extra close attention to five key areas of HIPAA vulnerability.
Take ... January 10th, 2019 Are You Protecting Your Dental Practice From Fraud?| Published January 10th, 2019 With the expansion of dental coverage through Medicaid and Medicare Advantage plans, an ever-increasing number of dental claims have come under scrutiny for fraud. One such payer, Aetna, is actively pursuing dental fraud by employing their special investigative units (SIUs) to identify and investigate providers who demonstrate unusual coding and ... There are more articles. View all articles... View articles for the current specialty by subtopic: Select the webinar title to view a summary and link to the webinar video. December 20th, 2018 Diseases of Oral Cavity and Salivary GlandsDiseases of Oral Cavity and Salivary Glands October 18th, 2018 "The Dental Office" CDT Codes, Crosswalking to CPT, and Dental AuditingJoin Aimee Wilcox in an informative webinar on procedural coding for the dental office, how CDT codes crosswalk to CPT codes for medical billing, and auditing concerns to watch for. October 4th, 2018 Anatomy of the Mouth and Diagnosis in the Dental OfficeAnatomy of the Mouth and Diagnosis in the Dental Office January 23rd, 2018 How to PREVENT and HEAL Dental Problems so You Can Enjoy a Healthy Body and LifeIn this webinar Dr. Jorgensen will share with you the REAL causes of dental disease and techniques for prevention and healing. You will also learn about dental problems that may be making you or your patients SICK, how to identify them, and what can be done to help them get better. Finally, she will tell you about cutting edge dental and health practices you need to know about to improve your patient's health, and how to find a dentist that can provide this care. Don't miss this life-changing webinar! January 4th, 2018 Proper Coding and Billing for Drugs, Biologicals and InjectionsProper Coding and Billing for Drugs, Biologicals and Injections February 2nd, 2017 How to Check NCCI Edits Using FindACodeHow to Check NCCI Edits Using FindACode ADA - Caries Risk Assessment FormAdvanced Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN) Form Instructions ToolBilateral Surgeries: Claim SubmissionCommonly Used Medicare Modifiers - GA, GX, GY, GZDental Billing and Coding 101 - ADCA American Dental Association 2019Medical in Nature Oral Surgery Dental to CPT CrosswalksMedicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule (CMS-4190-F1) Fact SheetMedicare Part B Clinical Laboratory Fee ScheduleNoridian: Allowed Amount ReductionsPhysician Assistant (PA) Resources NoridianSummary of the HIPAA Privacy Rule by HHSTooth decay and diabetes mellitus Dental Fees
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Select the podcast title to view a summary and link to the podcast. August 25th, 2020 Do You Have All the Right Dental Resources Needed to Succeed in Dental Medical Billing and Coding?Discussion with LaMont Leavitt (CEO of innoviHealth) and Christine Taxin (Adjunct professor at New York University, President of Dental Medical Billing, and Links2Success).
Some of the resources and tools they discuss will help you with your dental coding/billing and education.
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