Dental Billing and Coding 101  

Billing and Coding for the dental practice continues to advance and involve the medical carrier with obtaining payment for certain procedures.  Dentists are beginning to realize how beneficial a certified professional is to managing the billing side of their practice.  With that said, the need for certified professionals educated in the following specialties are in demand; Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Periodontics, Endodontics, Orthodontics, and General Dentists who specialize in sleep apnea.

While I could write a novel on the idiosyncrasies of dental billing and coding, for the purpose of this article I will explore the basics.

What is a Dental code and where do I find it?

Dental codes are commonly referred to as CDT-5 codes (Current Dental Terminology, Fifth Edition). These codes were developed by the counsel on Dental Benefit Programs and published by...