Utilizing D0180 and D4346

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 with the claim, and what a difference utilizing D0180 and D4346 correctly can make for your practice.



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This podcast episode may make a significant difference to your bottom line! All general dental practices and even some specialty practices can benefit from proper reporting of these two procedures. D0180 comprehensive periodontal evaluation and D4346 scaling in presence of moderate or severe gingival inflammation are both codes that likely already apply to patients in your office, but it is very possible you are not utilizing these codes to their full extent!



Dr. Grobmyer is currently the Chief Editor of Dr. Charles Blair’s Dental Coding with Confidence book and Practice Booster’s Insurance Solutions Newsletter, a contributing editor to the Dental Administration with Confidence, Dental Technology with Confidence, and Dental Documentation with Confidence books, a course creator and lecturer for DentalZing.com, Practice Booster’s lead Revenue Enhancement Program Specialist, and host of The Dental Code Advisor Podcast.



Practice Booster is the leading resource for information on how to best utilize the CDT code set; featuring the Code Advisor database, the Insurance Solutions Newsletter, administration resources, coding support call center, UCR dental practice fee analysis, and more. Visit us online at http://www.practicebooster.com.



The CDT codes are the property of the American Dental Association. Interpretations of the CDT codes in this podcast represent the opinions of our experts. Always refer to the latest CDT codes for use in your practice and contact the ADA directly for the ADA’s interpretation of the CDT codes. You are responsible for your own use of the CDT codes. For more information, refer to ADA.org.