Dental Insurance Codes | CDT Dental Codes

Join Vicki Anderson, senior editor of Insurance Solutions Newsletter, as she unveils dentistry's newest code set and addresses your most frustrating reimbursement challenges. As Senior Editor for the past fourteen years, Vicki attends the Code Revision Committee meetings at the American Dental Association's (ADA) headquarters in Chicago, giving her additional insights into the CDT 2011-2012 new and revised dental codes.

Vicki enjoys a national reputation as one of dentistry's leading resources on dental coding and insurance reimbursement. Recruited to speak for the National Association of Dental Plans (NADP), America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), ADA Annual Sessions, and numerous state dental associations, Vicki is also the proud recipient of the Award for Professional Excellence from Western Washington University's Woodring College of Education.

Course Description:

Looking for answers to YOUR dental insurance and coding questions?

This is a unique dental coding workshop...one you won't want to miss.

Participants will use wireless infrared technology to interact dynamically with the presenter expanding awareness of how dental procedures are coded and documented in other practices. Following our in-depth analysis of CDT 2011-2012's new and revised codes, participants will learn how to construct meaningful narratives so dental insurance consultants will have the information they need to authorize payments for crowns, buildups, crown lengthening, onlays, veneers, implant supported restorations, periodontal scaling and root planing, site-specific antimicrobials, surgical extractions, etc.

Fasten your seat belts as we explore the insurance industry's movements toward risk-based dental benefits. Learn how to submit TMJ orthotics and sleep apnea appliances to medical plans, appeal denied claims, negotiate PPO fees, handle overpayment refund requests, and understand dentists' options and responsibilities under Medicare and Workers' Comp.

This is the coding workshop that you will want your entire team to attend. Register early as space is limited, and the course will fill quickly.

Course Content:

This course will address the following:

Are you familiar with Dentistry's Newest Dental Codes?
--Explore the new and revised dental codes in CDT 2011-2012 (effective January 1, 2011)
--What can we learn from the rejected code requests?

Clean Up Your Hygiene Claims
--Clear answers to your hygiene coding questions
--How does D1206 differ from other fluoride codes?
--How does D4355 fit into a hygiene program?
--Why do carriers deny scaling and root planing claims?
--What does it take to get antimicrobials (D4381) paid?
--How do we submit Arestin claims to the patient's Rx plan?
--Can we alternate D1110 and D4910?
--When should we bill D0180 vs D0150?

What Does It Take to Get Claims Paid These Days?
--Learn how to construct meaningful narratives
--Learn what carriers require before paying for crowns, buildups, onlays, veneers, nightguards, TMJ orthotics, etc.

Are You Losing Money on Your Implant Crowns?
--Coding implant services from diagnosis to restoration

Considering Billing Medical for TMJ & Sleep Apnea Orthotics?
--Learn how to report TMJ orthotics, sleep apnea appliances, and bruxguards to medical plans (Yes-medical plans!)

Troubleshooting Administrative Challenges
--How to appeal denied dental claims
--Understand dental fee data and how to negotiate PPO Fees
--Think twice before writing that refund check--it may not be necessary!

Medicare 101
--Understand dentists options & responsibilities for filing claims to Medicare

Workers' Comp Claims
--Understand dentists options & responsibilities for billing dental services for work-related injuries to state and federal Workers' Comp programs.

Call 888-825-0298 to reserve your seat today!
--Registration Fee: $285 per person
--Each Additional Person (same practice): $255

Comments Recently Received:

"I recently attended your seminar in Portland, Oregon. I simply could not let the opportunity go by to tell you how impressed I was with your presentation and how much information and education you presented us (especially in such a short time). I was incredibly impressed with the format and comprehensive content and I walked away with information that I was able to use and apply immediately in my office. I know that our office and each member of the staff (including the doctor)AND our patients will reap the benefits of my attending your seminar. You are a tremendous support to all dental offices and our patients and we appreciate your commitment to professionalism and excellence in the industry.

Sincerely,

Jakki Jensen
Front Office Manager
Thomas R. Madison, D.D.S.
Portland, Oregon

"I've been to many seminars in the past five years and this was by far the best. All information was extremely helpful. Great job!"

Scottsdale, AZ

Who Should Attend?:

This course is designed for the entire team. More than ever before, business and clinical staff members will need to work together to get claims paid in today's risk-based dental benefits environment. Practical scenarios will be provided to help dental teams clearly understand the proper use of the new and revised CDT codes and the documentation typically required for restorative and non-surgical periodontal claims.
Lunch Is On Us!

Fresh fruit, pastries, coffee, and tea will be waiting for you at check-in, which begins at 8:00 am. The program will begin promptly at 8:30 am. Lunch will be served at noon, and we will adjourn promptly at 4:00 pm.

Can't Attend?

The Tacoma CDT 2011-2012 Interactive Dental Coding Workshop will be filmed for those unable to attend. DVDs and course materials can be ordered by calling 888-825-0298. DVD sets (3 disks/6 hours) will be ready for shipment on November 15, 2010 ($295).