Forums › Other Topics › Off Topic › billing for laser perio
- This topic is empty.
-
AuthorPosts
-
wiemsSpectatorHello fellow lase-ers! I am new to the laser world, just bought a Lares Pocket Pro nd YAG, and am psyched to jump start my perio treatment in my practice. Tell me if I’m wrong, but basically, perio treatments fall into roughly two different categories: Gingivectomy/gingivoplasty or gingival flap w/ SC/RP.
What has been the experience with billing for these procedures? For example, are pre tx estimates necessary or “recommended”? Do single tooth procedures require radiographs and treatment descriptions? Do most insurances cover these procedures as an “80%” or a “50%” procedure?
I know it’s a broad topic that I’m asking about, but if you have any feedback you think may be helpful, let me know!Anyone else out ther with a Lares nd YAG?
Robert Gregg DDSSpectatorWelcome Wiam,
What model Pocket Pro did you buy?
What training did you receive? CD-ROM? Hands on? Live patients? Category II/Standard Proficiency?
Will you be attending ALD in March?
Thanks,
Bob
wiemsSpectatorhey Bob!
I guess we’re talking on two threads now – imagine that!Anyway, I bought the 8 watt model, I purchased the CD-ROM based training program, which is basically a course in itself by George Burbach from U Cal (one of them). Mark Egan from Connecticut, the head of the Conn. state dental society and experienced “wet fingered” laser user will be coming to my office for a day to work with me and my staff. I guess I will be setting up patients for that day (not scheduled yet).
As long as I score a 70% or higher on two exams I take (a didactic portion and then a clinical simulation/hands-on portion), I receive a standard proficiency cert. This will get me an ALD standard proficiency cert when i join.The meeting is too soon, so most likely next year.
I look forward to any guidance you can give me!
-
AuthorPosts