The following concerns rank among the most pressing for dentists, according to the American Dental Association's Center for Dental Benefits, Coding and Quality.
*Note: The following concerns are listed in no particular order.
1. Claim rejection. Dentists often have questions around the following four CDT codes: D4341 and D4342 for periodontal scaling and root planing; D4910 for periodontal maintenance; and D2950 for core buildups.
2. Provider contract issues.
3. Bundling, downcoding the least expensive alternative treatment cause.
4. Coordination of benefits.
5. Electronic fund transfers.
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*Note: The following concerns are listed in no particular order.
1. Claim rejection. Dentists often have questions around the following four CDT codes: D4341 and D4342 for periodontal scaling and root planing; D4910 for periodontal maintenance; and D2950 for core buildups.
2. Provider contract issues.
3. Bundling, downcoding the least expensive alternative treatment cause.
4. Coordination of benefits.
5. Electronic fund transfers.
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