Estela Vargas[email protected]InsuranceBilling and documenting CDT codes for viral microorganism culturesExpanding the clinical hygiene practice involves teamwork between the dentist and dental hygienist. Estela Vargas, CRDH, shares guidance and billing tips for the following Current Dental Terminology codes.September 3, 2024InsuranceDental coding tips: Reimbursement for counseling on nutrition, tobacco use, and oral hygiene careImplementing and billing for valuable counseling services is a common challenge for dental practices. Estela Vargas, CRDH, offers advice to help you navigate these challenges.August 6, 2024InsuranceCDT codes: What you need to know about dental material feesWhen getting paid for material upgrades for restoratives, prosthodontics, fixed procedures, etc., think again before you count your gold, writes Estela Vargas, CRDH.July 22, 2024Practice Management Software3 critical reasons why your dental practice needs EHRs to stay competitiveThe shift to electronic health records (EHRs) is no longer considered a trend that will go away in time. Rather, it's a necessary move toward efficiency, improved patient care, and compliance with federal regulations, writes Estela Vargas, CRDH.July 15, 2024InsuranceWill you make the 'most wanted' list for dental insurance billing fraud?Dental insurance fraud has severe consequences for the dentist(s) and, often, the staff who help perpetrate it. Estela Vargas, CRDH, discusses various levels of fraud and some of the tactics used.June 24, 2024InsuranceCDT coding for reimbursement of biological materials for extraction sitesCDT code D7922 -- Placement of intrasocket biological dressing to aid in hemostasis -- can be one of the trickier codes for dental teams. Coding expert Estela Vargas, CRDH, offers tips to result in payer approval and reimbursement.June 11, 2024MalpracticeKeeping up with the shifting standard of care in dentistryDental malpractice cases often hinge on whether the dentist adhered to the standard of care. Estela Vargas, CRDH, gives you a look at what that standard of care might include.May 21, 2024InsuranceBetter cash flow for your dental practice with concise narratives and clinical notesThose who routinely file dental/medical insurance claims know the importance of including a straightforward, concise narrative to increase the chances getting submitted claims paid. Estela Vargas, CRDH, offers some tips that can help your practice.May 1, 2024InsuranceWhat every dental practice must know about getting paid for oral cancer screeningsThere is no question that oral cancer screening is important for every practice, but what about the insurance side of the equation? Estela Vargas, CRDH, has some advice that can help on that front.April 23, 2024InsuranceDocumentation musts for reimbursement of scaling and root planingBuilding a foundation of periodontal care for your patients includes proper documentation so that insurance plans cannot deny your claims for clinical reasons, writes Estela Vargas, CRDH.April 8, 2024Page 1 of 3Next PageTop StoriesInfection ControlDental infection control: Have you seen our interview series on dental unit waterlines?Midway through our series on dental unit waterlines and the infection control needs you may be overlooking, now is a great time to catch up on what you may have missed.Legal IssuesEx-dental employee nabbed for illegal dentistry, moreRestorationsMissing teeth may be making your head hurtIntraoral ScannersNew study shades intraoral scannersSponsor ContentCE CREDIT FREE WEBINAR