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Your dental policy brief: Current issues and updates in the news as of February 9 -
Your dental policy brief: News updates as of December 6 CMS expands Medicare to cover medically necessary dental services. Find this and other stories affecting dental policy on FYI. -
How to avoid claim denials for crowns, pt. 2 If your claims are getting denied for core buildups and post and cores, the reasons may range from lack of documentation to the state of the tooth. -
How to avoid claim denials for crowns Have you received denials for your claims for crowns? There may be many reasons ranging from incorrect documentation to the condition of the tooth or gums. -
CDT 2023 updates have arrived The American Dental Association’s CDT procedure codes and nomenclature have been updated for 2023. The CDT updates for 2023 include 22 new codes (count does not include 7 codes that were post-publication inclusions in CDT 2022) and two code deletions. -
How to submit appropriate x-rays for endodontic claims Why are your endodontic claims denied? We review the radiographic image requirements for these procedures and the associated denials that can occur. -
Submit proper documentation to avoid denied claims Ensure your claims aren’t denied for missing documentation. Refer to our guide to documentation requirements. -
Reminder: Complete your annual General Compliance and FWA training If you’re a Medicare Advantage dentist, it’s time to complete the required annual General Compliance and Fraud, Waste and Abuse (FWA) training. -
Why your claims with x-rays are being denied and what you can do Want to avoid issues with claims involving x-rays? Here’s a look at the requirements and denials for these claims. -
Let us know when there are changes at your practice Have important details about your practice changed? New address? Retiring? Let Delta Dental know. -
Your dental policy brief: News updates as of April 6 Your policy news update: The ADA releases new masking guidance and New York lawmakers vote to expand Medicaid. -
Claim tips: Dental implants Here’s a look at common coding errors to avoid when submitting claims for implants and associated procedures. -
Why your SRP claims are denied and what you can do Scaling and root planing, or SRP, has a higher-than-average denial rate. Learn common reasons for denials for SRP and associated procedures and how to avoid them. -
CDT 2022 updates have arrived The American Dental Association’s CDT procedure codes have been updated for 2022. You must adopt these changes starting Jan. 1, 2022. -
The latest COVID-19 guidelines in the dental office From masks and pre-screening to vaccines and social distancing, we help you sort through the “new normal” in the era of COVID-19. -
Address change FAQs Is your practice moving? Fill out the form to let Delta Dental know in advance. We'll update your address in our system and verify any fee changes. -
Re-credentialing FAQs Don't take chances with your Delta Dental network status. Be sure to complete the re-credentialing process before the deadline to stay in network.
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