Sorry for the Lapse

We've been upgrading our software so we apologize that we haven't posted in a while. But with the changes coming up in dentistry: i.e. CDT-2007 and NPI there's a lot to talk about and consider for both solo and group practitioners.

Say tuned.

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CDT-2007 - Are you ready?

The new CDT code set becomes effective 1/1/07. Although the changes are not as dramatic as they have been in the past, it does present with:

23 new codes
3 deletions
33 revisions

We'll be discussing these and the impact they will have as the deadline for implementation approaches.

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Reporting loss of controlled substances

The Drug Enforcement Agency’s form for reporting theft or loss of controlled substances is now online in a secure, electronic format. Form 106 is on the DEA’s Diversion Control Program Web site. Just select the DEA Form 106 On-Line button on the right side of the homepage.

Risky Business

When is the last time you took a risk management course?

A better question might be, why take a risk management course?

How about
1)Taking an accepted course will often let you save some money on your malpractice premium
2)It let's you examine/tighten up, if necessary, office procedures/policies that need some attention could cause you a liability
3)If you are confronted with a law suit, it's just another positive on your side.

Where can you take RM courses? Contact you malpractice carrier or the state component of the ADA. They can point you in the right direction.

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Credentialing - Why?

The first question most doctors ask is why does the insurance company make me go through this annoying and timecomsuming process of submitting all this paperwork to be credential/recredentialed?

The answer is that once you're in their network (and published in their directories), they are, in effect, referring patients to you. Although the reason is basically that you agree to accept whatever compensation that network pays, they are also, in effect, endorsing you as a practitioner.

And before they do that, they want to make sure (and in some venues are required) to confirm that you have the necessary licenses and have no type of history that could impact the relationship with you, them and their subscribers.

Next post we'll look at the more commonly requested documents.

Another post will discuss CVO's and the part they play.

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Credentialing - Intro

Are you joining or being recredentialed by a dental network you participate with?

There are certain guidelines you should know and understand to speed your application through the process.

Remember that if there is any gap in your recredentialing, it could impact your benefits.

Join us as we present "bullets" that will help you with the paper/time intensive process.

Electronic or Paper

One of my associates thinks that we should computorize the office while the second, and the rest of my staff, wants to stick with the traditional paper records, claims, x-rays, etc. I look at the cost of transitioning over, then I read articles on how it really maxmizes all aspects of your practice... I'm sure I'm not the first who has gone through this soul-searching. I'd appreciate any feedback, positive or negative. Click Here to Manage Your Practice More Effectively

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