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Insurance: Page 17
How to code implant- and abutment-supported crowns
By
Estela Vargas
A standard Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature coding error is documenting and reporting implant- and abutment-supported crowns, writes coding expert Estela Vargas. Vargas explains the difference between these two types of crowns and shares why knowing the distinction is essential to avoiding denials and claim payment delays.
May 11, 2022
U.S. adults don't know conditions linked to oral health
By
Melissa Busch
Though most adults in the U.S. consider oral health to be important to overall health, too many don't know which conditions are linked to poor oral health, according to a report published May 5 by Delta Dental Plans Association.
May 8, 2022
Dentist charged in $5M scheme to defraud NBA benefits plan
By
Melissa Busch
A dentist and two others have been added to the long list of people charged by the U.S. Department of Justice for their alleged roles in a $5 million plot to defraud the National Basketball Association's (NBA) benefits plan.
May 2, 2022
Periodontal disease tied to heart attack outcomes
By
Hannah Welk
People with periodontal disease are at increased risk of hospitalization due to a heart attack. But those with active periodontal treatment are more likely to adhere to postacute care visits, according to a study published April 20 in the
Journal of the American Dental Association
.
May 1, 2022
Older adults' oral health gets prioritized
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Delta Dental Community Care Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Delta Dental of California, has launched a funding program to address the oral healthcare crisis among older adults.
April 26, 2022
Dental Practice Made Simple: Why patients decline treatment
By
Dr. Roger P. Levin
The No. 1 reason why patients decline treatment is price, said Dr. Roger P. Levin in the latest episode of Dental Practice Made Simple. But the holdup may not necessarily be the fee as much as how they have to pay for it.
April 21, 2022
The keys to coding crown lengthening and crown exposure
By
Estela Vargas
Did you perform crown lengthening (D4249) or crown exposure (D4212) on a tooth? Often, there is confusion about which of these procedures is correct when it comes to coding treatment, and mixing them up could cost you and your practice.
April 20, 2022
Skygen releases SaaS platform upgrade
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Skygen has released an upgrade to its software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform, Enterprise System, including a tool that allows for the purchase of dental insurance.
April 17, 2022
Delta Dental of Colo. taps new COO
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Delta Dental of Colorado has tapped Kelli Clifton Ogunsanya as its new chief operating officer (COO).
April 17, 2022
No Surprises Act | How to not lose millions | Dental crown causes appendicitis
By
Theresa Pablos
April 15, 2022
Disability council urges Biden to expand dental Medicaid
By
Hannah Welk
In a March letter, the U.S. National Council on Disability urged President Joe Biden and the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to require all state Medicaid agencies to provide dental benefits to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
April 13, 2022
What you need to know about the U.S. No Surprises Act
By
Melissa Busch
The U.S. No Surprises Act, which took effect in January, aims to protect patients from unexpected hospital bills. It also directly affects oral and maxillofacial surgery, according to a perspective published April 9 in the
Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
.
April 12, 2022
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