PPO or preferred provider plans in dentistry, what the ppo plans cover, and how plan contracts work
Listen to Practice Booster’s Dr. Greg Grobmyer as he outlines the proper way to use CDT coding for reporting the use of lasers in dentistry. From using diode laser for cutting tissue, to laser bacterial reduction (LBR) and laser assisted periodontal therapy (LAPT), to the LANAP and LAPIP procedures (as instructed by the American Academy of Periodontology) Dr. Grobmyer provides […]
Join Practice Booster’s Dr. Greg Grobmyer as he discusses two CDT codes that every practice should be using to maximize insurance reimbursements; D0180 comprehensive periodontal evaluation and D4346 scaling in presence of moderate or severe gingival inflammation. Learn when to use the codes, how to properly document in the clinical record, what attachments to submit […]
In this episode of the Dental Code Advisor Podcast, Dr. Greg Grobmyer speaks with Christi Billquist, the Director of Operations with Unitas PPO Solutions, about the current PPO fee negotiation climate. Learn about PPO negotiations, network optimization leveraging direct vs. leased network arrangements, the annual PPO audit you should be doing, and more! Christi Billquist […]
Dr. Greg Grobmyer speaks with Penny Reed, Practice Booster CEO, about PPO Participation. Learn how to evaluate plans, the concept of the dollar value per chair hour, when you should join, when you should exit, and what to do if you do decide to leave a plan. Penny Reed served as CEO of Practice Booster […]
In this episode of the Dental Code Advisor Podcast, Dr. Greg Grobmyer and Dr. Charles Blair continue their discussion of Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs), including a look at the documents that define the relationship between the dentist and the PPO, “handcuffs” commonly found with participation, how to leverage optional services to obtain reimbursement, alternative benefits, […]