Dental Coding, Billing & Collection

Complete Seminar Details

A proper guide through the entire dental insurance process, including: fee setting, proper coding, documentation, appeals, contracts, case presentations and payment policies.

Receiving prompt and accurate payment on insurance claims is critical to the successful operation of every dental practice. Unfortunately, insurance contracts and company reimbursement policies have become more ambiguous and complex, causing confusion for the entire dental team and creating barriers to the financial success of the practice.

In this comprehensive workshop, the instructor will guide you through the entire dental insurance process, including: fee setting, proper coding, documentation, appeals, contracts, case presentations and payment policies.

If you want to increase your cash flow, improve your profitability and reduce your stress, she will provide you with a practical road map for success.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Dentists, Practice Owners
• Front Office Personnel
• Schedulers
• Treatment Coordinators
• Insurance Billing and Collection Personnel
• Dental Assistants and Hygienists

"Olivia was wonderful. I received a lot of information and can't wait to get back to the office to begin her strategy!" - Georgette Portue, Office Manager, Swan Family Dental, Calistoga, California

WHAT YOU WILL COVER

• Streamline your billing and claims processing
• Submitting claims properly the first time saves time and prevents unnecessary delays
• Accurate coding ensures optimal reimbursement
• Resolving claims problems quickly improves cash flow

This program will provide you with the information and tools you need to:

• Understand the new claim form and CDT coding
• Set up an office payment policy
• Understand what claim reviewers want and need to see on a claim
• Simplify narratives to save time
• Reduce number of predeterminations
• Minimize incomplete and inconsistent claim filing

You'll get information on these topics and more:

• The CDT 2007-2008 codes, 23 new procedure codes, 33 revisions and 3 deleted procedures codes required for HIPAA Compliance
• When to send x-rays
• Learn how to write narratives that get results
• Strategies for speeding up reimbursement and preventing rejections
• Understanding the claims process from the insurance company's perspective Predetermination -- when is it necessary?
• How to avoid being on the insurance company's fraud detection list

Why this program is unique:

• You'll be given the information you need to both file claims correctly and challenge denials.
• You will understand how insurance companies look at your claims and what they look for.
• As a practice management consultant and trainer, the instructor brings a unique perspective to the insurance process. The knowledge and experience she will share with you will help save you time and frustration when dealing with insurance carriers and patients.

What You Should Bring: Bring a copy of the codes currently in use from the attendee’s dental office. It would also be helpful to have a copy of the CDT from the ADA by calling (800) 947-4746.

Sponsor Background:

Leading the Way in Professional Development.

Cross Country Education is a national leader in high-quality educational products and services for the entire health care industry. Our seminars and training programs are designed to help health care providers achieve improved performance and results in all areas of clinical, financial and operational management. Our faculty of more than 150 instructors are the "best of the best" in their field of expertise and know how to provide programs that really make a difference to participants.

Since 1995, we have trained over 1,000,000 providers, managers, nurses, behavioral health professionals and other key personnel throughout the entire healthcare industry. We produce over 5,000 seminars and conferences annually for the health care industry. Plus, we coordinate in-house training for health care facilities. Let us provide your training and professional education needs!

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“CCE exists to identify and provide opportunities for relevant continuing education in a timely and geographically friendly manner that will meet and exceed the needs and expectations of targeted professionals.”