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Who – What – When (part 3 of 3)

Who – What – When (part 3 of 3)

So exactly WHAT procedure code number do we use? One would think that this would be the easiest part of the equation. However, this is not always the case if the first two parts of the previously discussed equation are not followed. The application of Rule #5 is always to be paramount. You have to act accordingly, and code for exactly the specific procedure that is completed…

Who – What – When (part 3 of 3)

Who – What – When (part 2 of 3)

So WHEN does the actual coding of a clinical procedure take place in your office? Pretreatment is an issue unto itself for a later discussion. However, at this time, I want to address the actual delivery of dental services. That’s right, I’m talking about the patient in the chair…

Who – What – When (part 1 of 3)

Who – What – When (part 1 of 3)

So WHO does the actual coding of clinical procedures in your office? Is it your administrative team? Is it your practice management software? Of utmost importance is the question as to who is responsible for monitoring, as well as measuring the coding accuracy in your office? Let’s start with the end and work our way forward….