Dental Billing and Coding Course

The Dental Billing and Coding Course teaches the principles of dental coding, medical cross coding, and billing for dental services.  

Throughout the course, you’ll receive all the training needed to master the CDT^®, CPT^®, ICD-10- CM, and HCPCS Level II code sets. You’ll also develop a thorough understanding of claims processing and documentation requirements relevant to dental billing practices so you can accurately code procedures, submit claims promptly, and maintain thorough documentation.  

Who should take this course?

Our online Dental Billing and Coding Course is recommended for anyone preparing for a career in a dental office:

• Dental coders and students preparing for a career in dental billing and coding who need reliable coding skills. Dental coders must be able to understand clinical documentation to correctly assign CDT^®, CPT^®, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II codes to billable services performed in the dentist office.

• Dental billers responsible for pre-certification need both coding and payer contract knowledge. Without a solid foundation in these areas, it’s difficult to provide the correct codes when contacting the insurance company to contest a denial.

• Medical coders interested in working in dentistry require specialized training to understand Current Dental Terminology (CDT)^® and how to cross code for dental and medical payers.

• Dental hygienists and dental assistants who perform billable services such as prophylaxis, venipuncture, injections, X-rays, and lab services should take this training to learn the latest documentation guidelines and help keep their claims on track for full reimbursement.

• Dentists are ultimately responsible for documentation of dental and medical services, which means they have the biggest impact on coding and billing and practice revenue. Dentists who understand documentation and coding requirements can boost their bottom line.

Course objectives

• Identify the purpose of the CDT^®, CPT^®, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II code books

• Understand and apply the Official ICD-10-CM Guidelines for Coding and Reporting related to conditions seen in dentistry

• Apply coding conventions when assigning diagnoses and procedure codes

• Identify and define the CDT^® categories of service

• Explain and contrast the dental and medical billing and revenue cycle process

• Assign codes for dental services using CDT^®, CPT^®, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II codes

• Identify basic dental and oral cavity anatomy

• Apply dental terminology and universal tooth numbering system

• Understand the fundamentals of dental insurance and billing procedures 

• Know how to ensure accurate coding and thorough documentation of a patient's condition and treatment plan to support the medical necessity of dental services 

• Understand compliance and ethical considerations in dental billing 

Course terms and conditions

By purchasing any online course and other items, I certify that I have read and agree to the online course terms and conditions and the refund policy.

Date of purchase is considered your course start date, additional time will be given for processing of your order. After your order is processed, you will receive further email instruction for course access.

This online course must be completed within a 1-year period or less from date of purchase. Additional time extensions may be purchased for a monthly fee. Date of purchase is considered your course start date. After your order is processed you will receive further email instruction on course access.