A Peer-Reviewed Publication Written by Marianne Harper
Abstract
The need for dental-medical cross coding is growing in today's dental practices. Cross coding may be perceived as being too difficult to implement but this course will provide a detailed look at all aspects of medical coding and lay the foundation for a seamless implementation of cross coding. Dental practices that implement cross coding have an enhanced ability to increase reimbursement for their patients.
Educational Objectives:
At the conclusion of this educational activity participants will be able to:
- Describe medical necessity and which dental procedures can be classified as medically necessary
- Describe the different types of medical insurance plans and those that require referrals
- Implement the different coding systems used for medical insurance
- Learn how to complete the medical claim form
- Learn how to add narrative information to the medical claim form
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