Failing and Ailing Implant….How do I code the treatment?

IMPLANT CODES CONTINUED…..
CDT 2018 contains 1 Revision and 3 additions to the Implant Services Category.

Implant Codes
The CDT codes for Implant Services is broken down into categories for procedures.

There are many “coding experts” out there. When in doubt….check the code Descriptor! D2980 Crown repair or D2391 Single surface posterior composite restoration.

Confused about Carriers Bundling Multiple Surface Restorations? Why are benefits not provided for duplicate charges? Let’s talk surfaces…..

Remember Opt-in/Opt out? CMS has rescinded a previously announced rule that would have required dentists (who provide dental care and prescriptions for Medicare Advantage patients and Part D beneficiaries) to be enrolled in Medicare or to have opted out in order for their services to be covered.

Let’s talk Attrittion, Abrasion and Erosion These three very distinctly separate entities result in a loss of tooth structure. Insurance carriers are very particular about coverage when it comes to benefiting this type of lesion. Let’s explore the difference.

Do you have patients in your practice that may be at risk for Diabetes?

Giancarlo Ghisalberti, D4 at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine shares the student perspective on ADA Lobby Day

The 2018 CDT Code contains 18 new codes. Three new codes were added for implant services. D6118, D6119 and D6096.

Dr. Araujo, vice president, ADA Science Institute has authored an article on "HPV: Have "the Talk" with your Dentist".

Have you ever provided a service for a patient, only to find that there is no code describing a procedure? Read more to learn how to document this procedure.

Maxillofacial Prosthetics includes non-orthodontic treatment appliances. Read more for information on codes for sleep apnea devices.

The Dentists Insurance Company has the answer!

In addition to financing options that help patients get care without delay, CareCredit provides FREE resources developed from input of leading dental educators and dental teams including kits filled with scripts and tools.

If you have purchased the Airbex NOMAD Model Pro 2 GBL on Ebay or elsewhere, please click here for more information. 

A dental office may seem like a benign institution but the dental office has many more safety hazards and regulatory requirements than a metal fabrication shop. This article will be looking into the Blood-borne Pathogens exposures that dental offices face every day.

Informed consent is more than just a form - it's a doctor to patient conversation.

Dental offices have a variety of safety issues for dentists and dental hygienists that may not be apparent to everyone. Dentists and dental hygienists have exposure to repetitive motion disorders, musculoskeletal issues, hazardous chemicals and blood-borne pathogens. For this article, we are focusing on the ergonomics of dental offices.