Why You Should Not Use Templates for SOAP Notes

Why You Should Not Use Templates for SOAP Notes

You may have heard the expression, “soap it up.” In healthcare, this expression applies to infection control, but a SOAP note is also a method of documentation used explicitly by medical and dental providers. A SOAP (subjective, objective, assessment, and...
Cross-Coding: What is Coinsurance vs Copay?

Cross-Coding: What is Coinsurance vs Copay?

Medical Billing in Dentistry; What is the difference between coinsurance and copay? Are you, as a dental office, starting to bill medical insurance? If so, you may have noticed that some of the terms in the medical billing arena require further explanation. One of the...
Medical Billing for Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)

Medical Billing for Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)

Great news! Your patient’s medical insurance may cover Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT). This information is especially intriguing for dental practices since many dental insurance companies do not offer CBCT reimbursement. Which brings us to the questions:...
Medical Billing for Bone Grafts: Maxilla & Mandible

Medical Billing for Bone Grafts: Maxilla & Mandible

Is your dental practice billing bone grafts to medical insurance? If not, you will want to read on! Medical insurers commonly cover services rendered in the dental practice setting. Dental practices across the country have been able to help their patients maximize...