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Carol Tekavec
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  • Pueblo, Colorado
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Gwen, Thanks for your comment. I will take a look at the source you listed concerning the web based software. I am always on the look-out for good informationl. Carol
March 18
You make some really great points in this blog and I really enjoyed. There are so many new softwares coming out now though, so some of these problems can be resolved. I was researching web-based software systems and came across this article that may…
March 18
Carol Tekavec updated their profile
February 1
Your thoughts are always refreshing, Carol.
December 23, 2009
Hi Dr. Pruitt, Many dentists report getting faster payment with electronic claims; however, even with all the promotion digital records and claim forms have received, paper forms are still in high usage. As you say, there are many issues surroundin…
December 23, 2009
Carol, you should probably shelve promoting digital over paper for a year or two. One could look silly in a couple of months when shocked dentists learn what HITECH HIPAA really means, and how easily 500 or more patients’ records can be breached - m…
December 22, 2009
Carol Tekavec added a blog post
Did you know that approximately 50% of dental claims submitted by dentists are still on paper? Surprisingly it's true! Despite all of the interest and promotion of electronic claims, the tried and true paper format is still alive and in use. However…
December 21, 2009
When I provide a "service" to my patient's it is referred to a a prophylaxis. Until we get away from the term "cleaning" there will always remain a confusion about what a hygienist does do. For POH, I tell my patient's what they are doing is a mini…
December 11, 2009

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What is your profession?
Hygienist, Consultant
What dental school/dental hygiene school did you attend?
University of Southern Colorado-RDH
In what state do you practice
Colorado
For how many years have you been in the dental profession/industry?
35 years
What professional affiliations/associations do you belong to?
American Dental Hygienists Association, Consultant-ADA Council on Dental Practice, Lecturer-all major dental meetings, Author-Dental Insurance Coding Handbook, Patient brochures, Over 300 magazine and journal articles
Do you have a Web site address?
Look at my consulting and seminar pages at steppingstonestosuccess.com

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Carol Tekavec

Paper Claim Forms

Did you know that approximately 50% of dental claims submitted by dentists are still on paper? Surprisingly it's true! Despite all of the interest and promotion of electronic claims, the tried and true paper format is still alive and in use. However, when a claim is submitted on paper, the data must be converted to an electronic format prior to any processsing by an insurance carrier. Therefore, paper claims always add a step to the payment process. Further complicating matters is the fact that… Continue

Posted on December 21, 2009 at 3:39pm — 3 Comments

Carol Tekavec

Problem codes and services-prophys, perio, and evaluations.

Although I have covered these codes and explanations in past articles and blogs, they continue to pose problems for dentists and staff. In fact, I receive at least one call pertaining to these services every day. What are these problem codes and services? D1110-Adult Prophylaxis, D0120-Periodic Oral Evaluation, D0150-Comprehensive Oral Evaluation, D0180-Comprehensive Periodontal Evaluation, D4910-Periodontal Maintenance, and D4341-Periodontal Scaling and Root Planing.

First, let’s address the n… Continue

Posted on October 28, 2009 at 4:00pm — 4 Comments

Carol Tekavec

Bisphosphonates and Dentistry

A recent report indicated that 7 out of the 63 women who were evaluated for for osteonecrosis of the jaw had been using only oral versions of bisphosphonates.(As opposed to the previously held theory that only those receiving IV bisphosphonates were at risk). Also, according to a Reuters report dated, 9-03-09, a trial in New York is the first of some 1,280 plantiff groups involving almost 900 cases over the U.S. claiming Fosamax caused ONJ. Osteoporosis is a bad condition. However, I think that… Continue

Posted on September 11, 2009 at 1:00pm — 3 Comments

Carol Tekavec

Did you know? Insurance carriers can dictate fees for non-covered services?!

“In-network” dentists, meaning dentists who have signed a contract with an insurance carrier, may not realize that their agreements may feature a restriction on fees for services not covered by the insurance carrier. Even though an insurance carrier will not pay toward a non-covered service or procedure provided after the patient’s annual maximum has been exhausted, they dictate the fee that the network dentist may charge. The dentist is not able to charge his/her “normal” fee, and in some cases… Continue

Posted on August 4, 2009 at 12:05pm — 4 Comments

Carol Tekavec

Asking clinical hygienists--have any of you actually worked with an assistant?

I frequently read about assisted hygiene. Around 15 years ago our office tried this system. I worked with an assistant using two identical treatment rooms.The assistant seated all patients, reviewed their medical histories, recorded blood pressure readings, took any necessary radiographs, recorded probing depths for me, performed the "polish" (ok in Colorado), cleaned the treatment room, took the patient to the front and scheduled their next appointment, and readied the treatment room for the ne… Continue

Posted on July 7, 2009 at 2:44pm — 2 Comments

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At 11:54pm on December 21, 2008, Christine Taxin said…
Hello Carol, We have never met but I have been a big fan. I would like to meet this year and get to know you.
Are there any meeting you are attending Feb.
If not lets have a phone confersation.
At 1:11pm on December 15, 2008, Kevin Henry said…
It's on the way. Thanks!
At 4:08pm on December 5, 2008, Kevin Henry said…
Hey Carol...Congrats...you won the weekly drawing for the Starbuck's gift card. Where should we send it?
At 10:35am on October 31, 2008, Penny Anderson said…
Hi Carol! Thanks for joining the community! I told Vicki I tried to get you to join some time ago, and she said you liked her better than me. Now I'm hurt!!! ;-)
Seriously, glad to have one of my favorite people with us ... and what a picture! I'm impressed! Take care.

Penny
At 10:28am on October 31, 2008, Vicki Cheeseman said…
Hi, Carol! I'm so glad you joined the community!
 
 
 

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