Re: CDT-5

From: Dr Steve (nospam_at_home.net)
Date: 12/08/04 

Date: Wed, 08 Dec 2004 18:55:20 GMT

The codes come out every two years right now (that is the extended plan).
Personally, I like the standardization of the codes. As long as we are
billing by code rather than by time and material used, we need
standardization. Each revision of the code improves the standardization.
However, it should be a benefit of membership if it was developed with dues
money. Just my opinion,,,,,,, we need to make it convenient as possible for
the patient to get reimbursement from the carrier (if you do not accept
assignment of benefits). Yes, the policy limitations are the patient's
responsibility. But, the patient has no idea what codes to use to get their
own money back after having dental care done. Since ALL insurance carriers
are required (by HIPAA) to accept the most recent CDT code set, you
certainly know which codes to use. I think there are lots of valid reasons
not to want to belong to the ADA. There is also a list of reasons to be a
member. It all depends on which way your list of reasons leans.

A good PMS is far too important a part of a dental practice. If your PMS is
no longer in business, you need to convert to good PMS who will support you
for many years to come. You will not be able to stay out of the loop with
digital records that much longer. [You will be assimilated] <g>.. 

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Stephen Mancuso, D.D.S.
Troy, Michigan, USA
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This posting is intended for informational or conversational purposes only.
Always seek the opinion of a licensed dental professional before acting on
the advice or opinion expressed here.  Only a dentist who has examined you
in person can diagnose your problems and make decisions which will affect
your health.
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<purple543210@yahoo.ca> wrote in message 
news:1102531017.722690.39930@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...
> That's one of the reasons I quit the ADA.
> It used to be that they came up with the codes every 5 years now it is
> every year.
> My problem is my PMS is no longer being developed and I paid a lot of
> money for it. I think a boycott against the ADA is overdue.
> If anything the codes should be available to members.
> I refuse to buy these codes, if insurance companies have a problem with
> this then that is between them and the patient. I collect my fee
> upfront.
>
>
> Dr Steve wrote:
>> Has everyone run out and bought their copy of the new CDT-2005
> standards
>> yet?  Anyone beside me annoyed that the ADA uses our dues money to
> develop
>> this standard, but charges us to obtain a copy of the standard once
>> completed.  Then, we pay again to have out PMS licensed to
> incorporate it
>> into the software.
>>
>> Am I alone in expecting the ADA to send dues paying members a copy of
> the
>> standard as a benefit of membership?  At least, just a list of
> revisions for
>> the new standard.  Even a Password protected link to the standard or
> its
>> revisions.
>>
>> --
>> ~+--~+--~+--~+--~+--
>> Stephen Mancuso, D.D.S.
>> Troy, Michigan, USA
>> ....................................................
>>
>> This posting is intended for informational or conversational purposes
> only.
>> Always seek the opinion of a licensed dental professional before
> acting on
>> the advice or opinion expressed here.  Only a dentist who has
> examined you
>> in person can diagnose your problems and make decisions which will
> affect
>> your health.
>> ......................
>

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