Keeping Up with Recent Dental Code Changes
Friday, January 30, 2026
2:00 – 5:00 pm
Course Code:
639RL
Cost:
$130
Credits:
3
CE Hours
Dental procedure codes change every year. Many practices miss billing and reporting opportunities to describe properly the services they are providing. In this course, the instructor will discuss new and recent codes, how to use them properly in the practice for improved claims success and which codes are being scrutinized and why. Peek into common insurance company policies and why certain codes have increased scrutiny. Understand utilization management basics. Eliminate common code mistakes that interfere with being paid. This course is great for the entire team to understand how best to report and get paid for what they do.
Speakers
After this course attendees will be able to:
- Examine the dental coding system and discuss how to use the various coding guides
- Compare new codes from the last several years and those that have been expired or deleted
- Discuss which codes are being scrutinized by payers and why and how to manage them
- Understand how utilization management is affecting the dental benefits industry
- Identify how to avoid common coding mistakes, how to report the services provided, and how to enhance payment for services rendered
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