Estela Vargas and Belle DuCharme[email protected]InsuranceBusting the myth of ‘once perio, always perio'The myth of “once perio maintenance, always perio maintenance” continues to hamper billing systems in dental practices. It's OK to alternate between prophy and perio maintenance codes, according to Estela Vargas, CRDH, and Belle DuCharme.November 27, 2023InsuranceDefining multiple surface restorations for insurance reimbursementSubmitting a successful claim for a multisurface restoration on one tooth can be tricky. Coding expert Estela Vargas, RDH, and Belle DuCharme offer tips to ensure you get paid.September 7, 2023InsuranceAvoid fraud in your forecast: Experts answer 3 dental billing questionsDo you know what fraud looks like? Two coding experts review frequently asked dental billing questions.July 19, 2023InsuranceDental hygienist responsibilities in coding dental claimsWhile most dental hygienists cannot legally diagnose dental disease, they still have a legal responsibility to properly code what they do. Coding expert Estela Vargas shares tips for coding common dental hygiene treatments.January 31, 2023InsuranceHow to appeal claim denials for crowns and cracked teethOne of the most common denials from insurance plans is for crowns. Coding expert Estela Vargas shares her tips for ensuring you get paid for crowns, a common denial scenario, and a sample letter to use if you need to appeal a claim.October 19, 2022InsuranceHow to get paid for dental implantsSeptember is National Dental Implant Awareness Month. However, awareness of implants only goes so far if your patients can't afford them. Coding expert Estela Vargas shares tips on how to get paid for dental implants from insurance and elsewhere.September 18, 2022Page 1 of 1Top StoriesAnesthesiaNew details emerge in death of 9-year-old dental patientThe San Diego County Department of the Medical Examiner has provided new information about the 9-year-old girl in California who died hours after she was administered anesthesia and underwent dental surgery.Dental HygieneSurvey uncovers gaps in U.S. oral hygiene habitsPractice SalesThe win-win-win deal that benefits selling doctors, DSOs, and patientsLegal IssuesDentist files antitrust lawsuit against insurersImaging & CAD/CAMPatients don't like what they see on their intraoral scans
