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Prior Authorization (PA) in dental billing refers to the process of obtaining approval from a patient’s insurance company before certain dental procedures or treatments can be performed. This is done to ensure that the insurance company will cover the cost of the procedure and that the treatment is medically necessary. The purpose of prior authorization […]

Medically necessary services in dental billing refer to procedures or treatments that are deemed essential for the overall health and well-being of a patient. These services are not merely elective or cosmetic; they address serious medical conditions or prevent the progression of health issues. Medical necessity is determined by the patient’s medical condition and the

Medicare Advantage Plans in dental billing, also known as Medicare Part C, are health insurance plans offered by private companies that contract with Medicare to provide beneficiaries with all the benefits of Medicare Part A and Part B, and often additional benefits as well. While Medicare Advantage Plans can include coverage for a range of

Standalone Dental Plans (SDPs) in dental billing refer to dental insurance plans that focus solely on providing coverage for dental services. These plans are separate from general health insurance plans and are designed to specifically cover various dental procedures, treatments, and preventive care. SDPs can be purchased independently or in addition to a health insurance

As small group practices add new locations and build the infrastructure needed to become a dental support organization (DSO), they need to look closely at their accounting practices. Using best accounting practices for a DSO is especially important if the group plans to sell in the future. Like selling a home, practice owners need to

We’ve all heard the age-old saying, “time is money,” and we are all familiar with how relevant this adage is to dental practice ownership and management. It is crucial to maximizing the time you and your team spend each day on what is truly growing your practice. On average, a dental administrator is spending about

We will make every effort to put you in touch with a dental accountant closest to your location. If we don’t have a member firm nearby and are not comfortable recommending someone, we will tell you upfront. The Dental Accounting Association is founded and managed by Build Your Firm, Inc., which is a practice development

Abscess Acute or chronic localized inflammation with a collection of pus, associated with tissue destruction and, frequently, swelling; usually secondary to infection. Abutment A tooth or implant used to support a prosthesis. Abutment Crown see “crown”; “retainer.” Accession addition of a test specimen, previously collected by a health care provider, to a laboratory specimen collection;

As more and more consumers get online to search for products and services, dentists are among the service providers that need to establish an online presence. A study shows that 77 percent of people use the internet to research healthcare providers and solutions, making it crucial for dentists to implement a clear online marketing plan

Dentists are quickly learning the importance of marketing their practices online. They’re redesigning their websites to keep in contact with patients and attract new ones, and some of them are adopting content marketing strategies to get more shares on social media. However, these creative marketing efforts will go unnoticed if they aren’t optimized for search engines.