DANB CDA Dental Office Administration

Question 1

What coding system is used to identify dental procedures for insurance claims?

Accepted Answer

CDT (Current Dental Terminology) codes

Answer

CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes

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ICD-10 codes

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HCPCS codes

Question 2

What is the purpose of a dental treatment plan?

Accepted Answer

To outline recommended procedures, sequence, and estimated costs for the patient

Answer

To schedule all appointments for the year

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To record completed procedures only

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To determine insurance coverage limits

Question 3

What does HIPAA protect in a dental office?

Accepted Answer

Patient health information privacy and security

Answer

Dental equipment from damage

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Employee wages and benefits

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Insurance company profits

Question 4

What is a predetermination of benefits?

Accepted Answer

A request to an insurance company to determine coverage before treatment begins

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A guarantee of payment from the insurance company

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A patient's estimate of their out-of-pocket costs

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A legal requirement before any dental procedure

Question 5

What is the purpose of a recall system in a dental practice?

Accepted Answer

To schedule patients for regular preventive care appointments

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To collect overdue payments

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To order dental supplies

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To track employee attendance

Question 6

What should be documented in a patient's dental chart after each visit?

Accepted Answer

All procedures performed, materials used, medications administered, and patient responses

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Only the procedures that were billed

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Just the date and dentist's signature

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Only changes to the treatment plan