Dental Billing and Coding

Dental coders and students preparing for a career in dental billing and coding need reliable coding skills. Additionally, dental coders must be able to understand clinical documentation to correctly assign CDT®️, CPT®️, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II codes to billable services performed in the dentist office.

Dental billers responsible for precertification need both coding and payer contract knowledge. Without a solid foundation in these areas, it’s difficult to provide the correct codes when contacting the insurance company to contest a denial.
Medical coders interested in working in dentistry require specialized training to understand Current Dental Terminology (CDT®️) and how to cross code for dental and medical payers.
Dental hygienists and dental assistants who perform billable services such as prophylaxis, venipuncture, injections, X-rays, and lab services should take this training to learn the latest documentation guidelines and help keep their claims on track for full reimbursement.
Dentists are ultimately responsible for documentation of dental and medical services, which means they have the biggest impact on coding and billing and practice revenue. Dentists who understand documentation and coding requirements can boost their bottom line.