Course Code: 7322

  C. Celeste Coggin, DMD   C. Celeste Coggin, DMD
  James Richeson, DDS   James Richeson, DDS

Wednesday, October 12, 2011
2:00pm - 5:30pm

CE Hours: 3.5



Accurate and consistent procedure reporting on claim forms or patient records are hallmarks of a successful office. Familiarity with the Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (Code) enables you to document dental services, as well as recognize claim adjudication errors.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
1. Understand the structure and content of the Code's 12 categories of service
2. Recognize the procedure codes used to document and report common clinical scenarios
3. Identify when third-party payers use the Code inappropriately in claim processing



Category: Practice and Risk Management

Recommended for: Dentist/Dental Student, Hygienist, Dental Assistant, Business Assistant