Real-World Billing Insights. Practical Coding Guidance.
Open to the Entire Team.

 

The Dental Claims & Coding Exchange (DCCE) is a quarterly virtual series designed to help NJDA member dentists, and their teams stay current, confident, and compliant when it comes to dental billing and coding.

Focused Learning:  Each session is a half hour in length and limited to just two important topics - one about claims and one about coding. 

This is a free NJDA member-exclusive opportunity for your team to stay on top of key claims and coding issues.

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What to Expect:

  • Quarterly 30-Minute Virtual Sessions: Designed to fit into your busy schedule
  • Expert-Led Discussion: Industry professionals share real-world insights, common pitfalls, and best practices
  • Available to ALL NJDA Member Dentists & Their Teams: Dentists, office managers, billing coordinators, and administrative staff are encouraged to attend

Register for Session 2

June 17th | 12:00pm: ERISA (Self-Funded Plans) | Scaling and Root Planing vs. Prophylaxis

June 17th, 2026 | 12:00pm

Speaker: Dilaine Gloege, CDA, CPC

Dental Claims Topic: ERISA (Self-Funded Plans)

  • Questions regarding employer-sponsored self-funded dental plans and how the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) preempts state insurance laws, particularly in situations involving non-covered services, payment disputes, or billing limitations.

Coding Exchange Topic: Scaling and Root Planing vs. Prophylaxis

  • Questions about when periodontal therapy codes (D4341/D4342) are appropriate
    instead of routine prophylaxis (D1110), including documentation requirements for
    periodontal disease.

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Session 3: Date to Be Announced
More info to come!

Session 4: Date to Be Announced
More info to come!

Session Passed | Pre-Payment Review, Downcoding, and Documentation Requests | Limited vs. Comprehensive Exam Coding

March 31st, 2026 | 1:00pm

Speaker: Dilaine Gloege, CDA, CPC

Dental Claims Topic: Pre-Payment Review, Downcoding, and Documentation Requests

  • Situations where insurers delay payment or modify claims by requesting additional
    documentation or reviewing radiographs before approving reimbursement.

Coding Exchange Topic: Limited vs. Comprehensive Exam Coding

  • Questions about when to use CDT code D0140 (limited oral evaluation) versus D0150
    (comprehensive oral evaluation), particularly for emergency visits or when patients
    present with a specific dental concern.

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These sessions are strictly educational. No CEUs will be awarded.

 

Additional CareCredit Resources

Grow Your Practice Visibility

AccessCare Directory | NJDA MEMBER EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT

NJDA members can also expand their visibility through the AccessCare Directory, a referral network connecting patients with dentists offering specialized services. Complete the form to be included in the public directory.

AccessCare Directory Form

Resource Videos

Processing CareCredit Transactions

Addressing Cost Concerns During the Fee Discussion

Help Patients Prepare for their Appointment

Introducing CareCredit to your Patients

For any questions, please contact Colleen Walkowitz at 732-422-2723.