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Articles, Publications, and More on Dental Hygiene and CDT Codes

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Changing D1110 to D1120 for reimbursement purposes: Is this legal?

Never change a procedure code to receive reimbursement from an insurance carrier! And remember, your license could be on the line if you do.

This article was originally published on RDHmag.com
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How a group of grassroots hygienists changed the course of dental coding

When California dental hygienists succeeded in improving dental coding, they encouraged all RDHs to voice their opinions about coding.

This article was originally published on RDHmag.com
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The age-old question: Dental CDT code D4910 versus code D1110

No dentist wants less money for themselves and more money for the carriers due to dental coding. But these two codes have had providers confused for decades.

This article was originally published on RDHmag.com
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Hygienists have direct impact on new CDT Codes: D4346 and D4355

From 1990 to 1995, the American Dental Association had, in CDT-I, a procedure code, [0]4345, which could be used for the treatment of gingivitis. The title of this code was "Periodontal Scaling performed in the presence of gingival inflammation.

This article was originally published with the CDHA
D4355 undergoes major changed in CDT 2023

D4355 undergoes major changed in CDT 2023

There have been changes to D4355 nearly every year since it came out in 1994. The confusing language may have finally been corrected in CDT 2023.

This article was originally published on RDHmag.com
When should you use the D4346 scaling procedure code?

When should you use the D4346 scaling procedure code?

Why would you use the D4346 procedure code when you could just do a prophy like always? These coding experts answer the common question of when and why to use the new code rather than the D1110/01120 code.

This article was originally published in Through the Loupes by Dentistry IQ and RDH eVillage.
CDT Codes D1354, D1355, and the new D2991

CDT Codes D1354, D1355, and the new D2991

Are you confused about the differences between the CDT codes for caries arrest (D1354) and caries prevention (D1355)? The authors clarify these and introduce a new code (D2991) coming in 2024.

This article was originally published in Dentistry's Morning Briefing, RDH eVillage, and RDHmag.com
2023 CDT Code Updates, and How to Appeal a Claim Denial for Srp

2023 CDT Code Updates, and How to Appeal a Claim Denial for Srp

What has changed in dental coding for 2023, and how do you appeal a claim denial for D4341/D4342 (SRP) when the reason stated is “inadequate bone loss”? These experts weigh in.

This article was originally published in RDH eVillage, and on RDHmag.com
Fear of codes? Seminar by Kathy S Forbes

Fear of codes? Seminar by Kathy S Forbes 

Kathy S. Forbes, RDH, has developed a program that into the complex world of treatment-planning periodontal disease, and the appropriate treatment insurance codes to select.

This article was originally published on RDHmag.com
The 60-minute Dental Hygiene Appointment

The 60-minute Dental Hygiene Appointment
 

The procedures pile up; time allotted for them doesn't.

This article was originally published on RDHmag.com
The Tale of Two Codes

The Tale of Two Codes
 

When performing site specific scaling and root planing, which choice do you make?

This article was originally published on RDHmag.com
Dental Hygiene Patient Assessments

Dental Hygiene Patient Assessments

Dental hygienists are expected to perform an "assessment" during the dental hygiene process of care.

This article was originally published on RDHmag.com
Perio and Insurance

Perio and Insurance

Dental insurance is not insurance! A simple definition of "insurance" is protection against the occurrence of an infrequent, catastrophic event.

This article was originally published on RDHmag.com
Adult Fluoride Billing and Coding Strategies

Adult Fluoride Billing and Coding Strategies

As dental professionals treat the aging population, it's important to help them avoid oral disease. Proper coding will help your office deliver appropriate treatment.

This article was originally published in RDHmag.com, DentistryIQ.com, Dentistry Today, and Dentistry's Morning Briefing
Troubleshooter: What can this hygienist do about suspect coding?

Troubleshooter: What can this hygienist do about suspect coding?

This dental hygienist believes her current office is basing diagnoses on insurance reimbursements instead of what patients actually need. What can dental pros in this position do?

This article was originally published on DentistryIQ.com
 
Insurance Codes Vs. Procedure Codes: What's the difference?

Insurance Codes Vs. Procedure Codes: What's the difference?

Each state dental and dental hygiene practice act outlines procedures that dental hygienists can and cannot perform. 

This article was originally published on Dentistry Today's Dental News eNewsletter
Where Do We Stand? A Hygienist’s Reflection on the COVID-19 Pandemic

Where Do We Stand? A Hygienist’s Reflection on the COVID-19 Pandemic

When I was asked to write an article about, “how the pandemic has affected the hygiene profession and your thoughts regarding the
future,” my first thought was sure, “I can do that!” After all, having been a dental hygienist for over 40 years as well as an educator, speaker, and author to a variety of publications, this is what I do.

This article was originally published on mddsdentist.com
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