It is estimated, 20-25 million Americans suffer from a sleep disorder known as sleep apnea. While 200,000 new cases are diagnosed each year, it is believed 80% of those with the condition remain undiagnosed. As a dentist, you have the opportunity to help these patients receive vital treatment by opening a sleep practice. However, there are certain complications that can pose a challenge, such as the medical billing for dentist. Prior to offering treatment for sleep apnea, there are several questions you should consider.
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As a dentist, there are times when you will need to bill a patient’s medical insurance instead of their dental insurance. When offering treatments like oral appliances for sleep apnea, certain trauma procedures, medically necessary laser treatments or TMD procedures, dental policies do not cover these treatments. You will need to bill the insurance carrier. However, the cross-insurance billing creates many challenges that can lead to rejected insurance claims that delay reimbursement. Brady Billing offers medical billing training for dental offices to help you navigate the process.
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