 | 2012.02.06 Tip of the Week by PSC Staff on 8/16/2011
If an individual other than the patient is responsible for paying the patient’s bill, disclosure of patient information is allowed as long as the disclosures are limited to the minimum amount of information necessary to obtain payment.
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| 2012.01.30 Tip of the Week by Michelle Corbo on 8/23/2011
When treating minors, have separate custodial authorizations for treatment and payment. This helps clarify the “responsible parties” when a legal guardian can consent to treatment but is not financially responsible for the patient.
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| 2012.01.23 Tip of the Week by PSC Staff on 8/16/2011
There are two types of NPI numbers. Type I, for individual healthcare providers, such as dentists and hygienists, and Type 2 for incorporated businesses, such as group practice or clinic.
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| 2012.01.16 Tip of the Week by PSC Staff on 8/16/2011
If a patient pays the full cost of an item or service out-of-pocket and requests that the PHI on the item or service not be disclosed to a health plan for purposes of payment or health care operations, the dental office must honor the patient’s request.
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| by PSC Staff on 8/23/2011
Include the CDA logo (and other professional affiliations) in your advertisements. Studies show it builds value and trust with patients. Reference the article “Dental Practice Marketing and Advertising 101” for information on using the CDA logo.
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| 2012.01.02 Tip of the Week by PSC Staff on 8/16/2011
ADA has introduced a new CDT Code Check app for the iOS (iPhone, iPad) and Android-powered mobile devices (phones and tablets. The app is available in the Apple iTunes store and Android Market.
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| 2011.12.26 Tip of the Week by PSC Staff on 8/16/2011
A dental corporation name must contain and be restricted to the name or the last name of one or more shareholders, and must include words denoting corporate existence. Use of a name other than the corporate name requires a DBC fictitious name permit.
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| 2011.12.19 Tip of the Week by PSC Staff on 8/16/2011
It's time to notify patients with remaining dental benefits - due for treatment to schedule appointments before the end of the year. Mail the “Letter to Patient Regarding Dental Benefits”. Make sure treatment billed to the plan is completed before the end of the year.
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| 2011.12.12 Tip of the Week by PSC Staff on 1/4/2011
An office may establish policy limiting employee nail length and use of artificial nails, even though they are not specifically prohibited by law.
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| 2011.12.05 Tip of the Week by Michelle Corbo on 7/15/2011
Dental Benefit Plan eligibility schedules may be based on fiscal, rolling or calendar year. For example, benefits for school districts may begin in September and end in September the following year. Some patients may also have seasonal, month-to-month plans.
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| 2011.11.28. Tip of the Week by Michelle Corbo on 1/4/2011
Give the gift of resources. The Compass has articles, checklists, and guidelines for dental benefits issues available to your billing staff. You may add a designated office staff member to your profile.
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| 2011.11.21 Tip of the Week by PSC Staff on 1/20/2011
A Dental Board-approved dental materials fact sheet must be provided by the practice at least once to a patient before a restorative procedure. The patient’s signed acknowledgement of receipt of the fact sheet should be placed in the patient record.
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