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ADA CDT Task Force seeking comment on dental procedure code modifiers

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA's Enhanced CDT Task Force is seeking comment from the dental community on a proposed framework of dental procedure code modifiers, which would complement the Current Dental Terminology (CDT) Code's current "Dxxxx" format.

November 8, 2022

Mass. votes for dental insurance reform

By Melissa Busch

Massachusetts voters overwhelmingly supported reforming dental insurance medical loss ratios, requiring carriers to spend at least 83% of revenues on members’ dental expenses and improvements instead of administrative costs. The law will be effective in 2024.

November 8, 2022

6 signs you have a productive dental admin team

By Sarah Traeger

It's no secret that the front office team is what makes a dental practice profitable. Sarah Traeger shares six signs that you have a productive and profitable dental administrative team.

November 8, 2022

Dental issues up for vote in Tuesday's U.S. election

By Melissa Busch

On November 8, U.S. voters will go to the polls to weigh in on many issues affecting dentistry, including the possible reelection of several dentists to the U.S. House of Representatives, the future of public water fluoridation, and whether healthcare is a human right.

November 6, 2022

Week in Review: CMS finalizes dental Medicare coverage | New ADA practice data | Scariest case reports this year

By Theresa Pablos

November 4, 2022

CDA applauds Medicare's move to cover some dental care

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The California Dental Association (CDA) "strongly supports" the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' decision to expand coverage for medically necessary dental procedures.

November 3, 2022

Dental insurance trends in the 5 most populated U.S. states

By Alex Dagostino

DentalInsurance.com released an analysis of dental insurance trends in the top five most populated states. Of those included in the analysis, the plans in Pennsylvania had the lowest average premium at $37.17 for single coverage.

November 3, 2022

Medicare finalizes paying for select dental services in 2023

By Melissa Busch

The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is expanding access to dental care by finalizing payment for services deemed "integral to covered medical services," according to the Calendar Year 2023 Physician Fee Schedule final rule that was released on November 1.

November 1, 2022

ADA to host free webinar on 2023 CDT Code

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA is hosting a free webinar in November to educate participants on changes to the 2023 Current Dental Terminology (CDT) Code. "Optimizing Your Practice 2022: Accurate Coding for Treatment/Record-keeping/Claims" will stream on November 15 from noon to 1 p.m. CT.

October 26, 2022

ADA offering free access to CDT app for students, residents

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA is providing every dental student and resident with free access to the Current Dental Terminology (CDT) 2023 app for the first time.

October 26, 2022

How to appeal claim denials for crowns and cracked teeth

By Estela Vargas and Belle DuCharme

One of the most common denials from insurance plans is for crowns. Coding expert Estela Vargas shares her tips for ensuring you get paid for crowns, a common denial scenario, and a sample letter to use if you need to appeal a claim.

October 19, 2022

CareQuest lauds medical teams getting paid to apply SDF

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The CareQuest Institute for Oral Health is commending the approval of a new code that allows medical teams to be reimbursed for applying silver diamine fluoride (SDF).

October 17, 2022

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