ADA Top Ten Articles

• D4341, D4342 coding for periodontal scaling and root planing (SRP), per quadrant or partial quadrant
• D4910 coding for periodontal maintenance

Part 2:

• D2950 core buildup, including any pins
• Pre-authorizations

Part 3:

• Claims processing delays

Part 4:

• Claims payment concerns

Part 5:

• Bundling and downcoding

Part 6:

• Least expensive alternative treatment clause

• Overpayment/refund requests

Part 8:

• Coordination of benefits

Part 9:

• Provider contract issues

Part 10:

• Assignment of benefits to participating dentists only

Part 11:

• Post-utilization review

Part 12:

• Single claim form

 Part 13:

• Educating front office staff