Estela Vargas

Insurance
CDT coding for reimbursement of biological materials for extraction sites
CDT code D7922 -- Placement of intrasocket biological dressing to aid in hemostasis -- can be one of the trickier codes for dental teams. Coding expert Estela Vargas, CRDH, offers tips to result in payer approval and reimbursement.
June 11, 2024
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Malpractice
Keeping up with the shifting standard of care in dentistry
Dental malpractice cases often hinge on whether the dentist adhered to the standard of care. Estela Vargas, CRDH, gives you a look at what that standard of care might include.
May 21, 2024
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Insurance
Better cash flow for your dental practice with concise narratives and clinical notes
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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Insurance
What every dental practice must know about getting paid for oral cancer screenings
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
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Documentation musts for reimbursement of scaling and root planing
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
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Office Management
Have security contingencies in place against cyberattacks
Cyberattacks are on the rise, and your practice is not immune from being affected as the Change Healthcare hack demonstrated. Estela Vargas, CRDH, advises you on the best practices you should be following.
March 25, 2024
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Insurance
Refunding money? Understanding recoupment dental insurance laws
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
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Anesthesia
Numb and number: Coding beyond local anesthetics and nitrous oxide sedation
Estela Vargas, CRDH, addresses the billing and coding considerations and pitfalls in billing for IV sedation.
February 27, 2024
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Anesthesia
Numb and number: Coding and billing for anesthesia services in the dental practice
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
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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Correcting alveoloplasty coding calamities
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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