Dental Billing Academy

SRP denials continue to challenge dental teams and can slow reimbursement when documentation is unclear. In this episode, cohosts Jacquelyn Hurley and Dr. Iris Han share practical strategies to help practices strengthen periodontal documentation, improve claim clarity, and support more predictable billing outcomes.In this episode, you will learnHow documentation and diagnostic detail influence SRP claim approval What insurers expect for procedures such as D4341, D4342, and D4346 How clinical and administrative teams can work together to reduce denialsVisit DentalBilling.com for tools and education to help strengthen your billing processes.DisclaimerInsurance administration and dental billing recommendations presented here represent the opinions of the presenters and are for informational purposes only. You are responsible for your own use of CDT Codes, insurance administration, and dental billing. For the latest CDT codes and official interpretations, contact the American Dental Association or visit ADA.org.

Welcome to the Dental Billing Academy’s "What's the 411" podcast. "What's the 411" refers to the 90s phrase, meaning "What's the latest information?" In this podcast, you can expect to hear discussions on various topics related to dentistry such as frequently asked questions from our support call center, worst claim stories, and highlights on the latest dental coding and billing updates. Our aim is to provide dental professionals and enthusiasts with relevant, up-to-date information to help them stay informed and improve their knowledge in the field. So… What’s the 411?In Episode 1, Fran demystifies this complex document, the Explanation of Benefits summary, with the basics to help minimize errors and maximize claim reimbursement.To learn more about eAssist Dental Solutions, please visit dentalbilling.com.

Do you have questions about working with a third-party company? Allison breaks it all down — from communication to operations — and explains how a third party helped her achieve her goals.

Suzie Henry discusses the most common reasons for conflict inside a dental practice, and gives dental billers tools for quick conflict resolution and avoiding conflict when possible.

Learn how these four dynamic dental billers fought in the trenches to get these tough claims paid. Now YOU know what to do when you encounter a similar situation.

Curtis Marshall, Dental Intelligence Vice President of Enterprise Partnerships, talks about which practice numbers to monitor and what goals dental billers should be setting.

Lois Banta and Allison Norris break down the D4346 code, how it differs from D4341 / D4342, and how to support your clinical staff to get it paid!

When did dental insurance start? How are CDT codes added and changed? Dr. Roy Shelburne breaks it all down and gives his prediction for the future of dental billing.

Expand your knowledge of Eaglesoft with Jackie and Jessica, two dynamic dental billers that specialize in this detailed dental practice management software.

Why should insurance verification be a big deal in your practice? Let's find out.

Do you sometimes feel like your team is not rowing in the same direction? Listen to dream team Jane Weiss and Mia Davis and learn the secret to their amazing teamwork!

Listen in for a great conversation with dental biller, Meghan Mackey, where she discusses her best practices for posting insurance payments and why it is important to do it timely.

Amanda Cross discusses best practices for morning huddles and how to make them efficient and effective for the whole team, resulting in better patient care.

Amanda Boles, dental biller and Dentrix trainer, discusses the features of Dentrix that help dental billers maximize efficiency.

John Stamper talks with eAssister Jackie Koontz about the dental industry and the dental insurance billing process.