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 StoriesLegal Issues$4M awarded to ex-inmate due to lack of dental careA U.S. jury awarded $4.3 million to a man who claimed he was denied adequate dental treatment while serving time at a state prison for reportedly setting off explosives.Practice TrendsDental students may embrace AISmile DesignClinical tip: How to help dental patients with a gag reflexPractice Trends3 real ways AI is transforming the dental industry, and what you should implement nowInfection ControlDr. Tom Giacobbi on recent laws and DUWLs
