Category: Dental Practice

ENQUIRY What is better, a dental biller in the office or outsourcing the complete dental billing to a reputed company? Best is to let the patient file their own claims. Patient pays you, insurance company pays the patient. That aside you need to “do the math”, each practice needs are different. Some may find it …

ENQUIRY What is copay in dental billing? A copay is a fixed amount that an insured pays for covered services. It is an integral part of many health insurance plans. Insurers often charge a copayment for services such as doctor visits or prescription drugs. Copay is a specific dollar amount rather than a percentage of …

ENQUIRY What is the Difference Between Dental Billing And Medical Billing? Both dental billing and medical billing are alike. They both depend on a detailed understanding of the principles of coding and billing and an understanding of how insurance companies to process, receive, and pay claims. This comprises information on how to: send claims and code which …

ENQUIRY What’s Inside Dental Insurance Billing Process? Dental Insurance Billing is not just “sending a claim”! It’s making sure you have all of the details needed to ensure your claim will be sent successfully and processed properly. I used to believe that if the claim got paid it was done right. With over 20 years …

Home Blog What is dental coding? Dental coding is the practice of using official CDT and/or ICD-10-CM procedure codes to report conditions and treatments your care team performs. These codes are required for claim reimbursement in order to remain HIPAA compliant. What you don’t know can hurt you: When you improperly or inaccurately code a procedure, …

Home Blog When choosing a dental billing service, you should consider the size and experience of the company and its level of customer service. It would help if you also asked about their billing procedures and how they will interface with your practice management software. When looking for a dental billing service, you’ll want to …