Medicare dental claims: KX vs. GY modifiers explained
Medicare pays for some dental care that is inextricably linked to covered medical treatment. Getting paid depends on the right modifier, a diagnosis code…
Daily insights
Dental billing insights, published every day
New analysis every morning on coding, payer policy, dental-to-medical billing and the regulations shaping the revenue cycle — researched from government and professional sources.
- A new article every day
- Sources cited on every article
- Coding, compliance, collections and collaboration
AllAR, Collections & DenialsCDT & ICD-10-CM CodingCompliance & RegulationDental-to-Medical BillingPractice Growth & Payer StrategyTechnology & AI
Dental-to-Medical Billing
Dental-to-Medical Billing
Oral appliance therapy billing: an E0486 checklist for dental practices
Sleep apnea appliances are usually a medical benefit. Here is what Medicare and most medical plans expect before they pay for a custom oral…
Start here
Essential guides for dental billing teams
Reference pages our readers use most — always up to date.
CDT Guidelines & Q&A
Plain-English CDT coding questions and answers for every category of service, updated for CDT 2026 including the D1352 and D9248…
Dental To Medical
Bill medical insurance for dental procedures: CPT/HCPCS and ICD-10-CM cross-coding for oral surgery, trauma, TMD, sleep apnea and Medicare dental.
Dental Billing Terms
Dental billing terms explained: EOB, ERA, CARC, COB, alternate benefits, Medicare KX/GY modifiers, prior authorization and more.
Revenue Calculator
Free dental billing calculator: estimate cash tied up in AR, the value of a higher collection rate and the real…
Editorial calendar
A new topic every day
Free billing assessment
See where your revenue is stuck — and how fast it can move.
Thirty minutes on a screen share. A written action plan afterward. No obligation.
Get the daily billing briefing
Coding changes, payer alerts and new case studies — straight to your inbox.
Join the community