by niermanpm | Jul 21, 2022 | Blog
The term “TMJ” has an average of 201,000 searches a month. That’s over 2.4 million times per year! Other popular searches include “temporomandibular joint dysfunction,” which ranks at an average of 90,500 a month or over 1 million a year,...
by niermanpm | Jun 24, 2022 | Blog
ICD-10 2023 updates are here! If you are reading this, you are likely wondering about the release of new billing codes for medical billing in dentistry such as sleep apnea appliances, TMJ treatment and oral surgeries. Well, you are in luck; the new medical billing...
by niermanpm | Jun 21, 2022 | Blog
Dentists: Bill medical insurance for frenectomy! We are on a mission to raise awareness about medical coverage for frenectomies. We at Nierman Practice Management are often asked if medical insurance will reimburse dental practices when performing frenectomies...
by niermanpm | Jun 14, 2022 | Blog
What does Medicare pay for sleep appliances? Like commercial medical insurers, Medicare offers coverage for custom-made oral appliances to treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). It is important to know that the patient must have Part B benefits in order to be eligible...
by niermanpm | May 27, 2022 | Blog
The team is the driving force when implementing new services in the dental practice, and Dental Sleep Medicine (DSM) is no exception! A common trait we see amongst the most successful DSM practices is a well-trained & motivated team. With that in mind, here are 3...
by niermanpm | May 20, 2022 | Blog
Yes, the American Dental Association (ADA) released a dental code for sleep apnea appliances as of January 2022. The code is Current Dental Terminology (CDT) D9947 for Custom sleep appliance fabrication and placement. Will dental insurance pay for a sleep apnea...
