Webinar: “Maneuvering the Dental Minefield" - 2 MCE Credits

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Instructor:  Roy S. Shelburne, D.D.S.

Synopsis:  When the practice is paid rapidly and appropriately, things are good; however, when there are delays, denials, ad requests for additional information, things are not quite so good.  Mistakes can be devastating to the practice.  

During the investigation, as well as in the preparation for and during my trial, it became apparent that my billing and coding systems were faulty.  I now educate others so that they can bill and code appropriately.  My message is; it is possible to implement systems that can form a proactive defensive systemic approach that will result in maximum, legitimate reimbursement.  To be prepared for this challenge, the team must be careful, concise, complete, and diligent.  Learning and implementing my approach will result in higher reimbursement while reducing the risk associated with the coding piece of the practice.  If the deficiencies in your systems are ignored, both doctor and staff are at risk.

Objective:
1. To recognize the dangers in coding improperly and benefits of coding properly
2. To know the most commonly misused codes and how to avoid the "usual" errors
3. To be able to develop systems that result in timely payment