The Dental Billing Podcast

Ericka Aguilar

The Dental Billing Podcast is here to give you tips, tricks, and billing hacks every dental biller needs to know. Whether you are a seasoned biller or you are new to the billing arena we have an episode for you. We are going to talk about everything dental billing with your host, Ericka Aguilar. read less
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Is it Against the Law to Waive Co-payments and Deductibles?
May 10 2021
Is it Against the Law to Waive Co-payments and Deductibles?
In today's episode host Ericka Aguilar talks about a very common question she is asked. "Is it against the law to waive co-payments and deductibles?". This question has been brought up in almost every dental coding and billing workshop she has held. Listen in as Ericka shares what the American Dental Association has to say about this topic and hear about an office who is frustrated with the unfair competition practices from a dental practice in the same city and much more! This is a short yet impactful episode so be sure to listen all the way through! Check out our FREE private Facebook group to keep this conversation going or just to connect with other dental friends! Search for Hidden Dental Profit. Follow Ericka on Instagram for more tips and strategies around dental coding and billing @dental_billing_coach. Let us know what you think by leaving a review or rating! This tells us that you really appreciate the FREE resource we put together for you. See you in the group!!

Episodes

Is it Against the Law to Waive Co-payments and Deductibles?
May 10 2021
Is it Against the Law to Waive Co-payments and Deductibles?
In today's episode host Ericka Aguilar talks about a very common question she is asked. "Is it against the law to waive co-payments and deductibles?". This question has been brought up in almost every dental coding and billing workshop she has held. Listen in as Ericka shares what the American Dental Association has to say about this topic and hear about an office who is frustrated with the unfair competition practices from a dental practice in the same city and much more! This is a short yet impactful episode so be sure to listen all the way through! Check out our FREE private Facebook group to keep this conversation going or just to connect with other dental friends! Search for Hidden Dental Profit. Follow Ericka on Instagram for more tips and strategies around dental coding and billing @dental_billing_coach. Let us know what you think by leaving a review or rating! This tells us that you really appreciate the FREE resource we put together for you. See you in the group!!
5 Common Billing Misconceptions Every Biller Needs to Know
Apr 26 2021
5 Common Billing Misconceptions Every Biller Needs to Know
In this episode Ericka talks about the Coordination of Benefits Regulations and provisions and how this affects primary vs. secondary insurance positions. She also shares 4 more rules that most dental billers are sometimes confused about. Got questions? You can email Ericka at: billingcoach@hiddendentalprofit.comTo read all about Coordination of Benefits go here:https://content.naic.org/sites/default/files/inline-files/MDL-120.pdf
How is your Billing Department REALLY performing?
Apr 25 2021
How is your Billing Department REALLY performing?
On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your overall billing department performance? Listen in as Ericka walks her listeners through a performance assessment. Get the Billing Department Performance FULL Questionnaire here: www.hiddendentalprofit.comJoin our private Facebook group to keep the conversation going around everything dental billing! Search for: Hidden Dental ProfitSee you in the group my friends!
Behaviors of a Dental Embezzler with David Harris of Prosperident
Apr 24 2021
Behaviors of a Dental Embezzler with David Harris of Prosperident
Did you know that 80% of all dental practices will be a victim of embezzlement? In this episode, Ericka has a conversation with David Harris the CEO of Prosperident, the worlds largest dental embezzlement firm. David also talks about drug addiction in dentistry and why it is important to screen for drug usage, now more than ever. Be sure to listen to this episode to the very end as David shares his one key take away that ever practice owner and office manager need to understand. If you want to work with David you may contact him by going to his website: www.dentalembezzlement.comBe sure to check out his "Wall of Shame" where you can find the stories of over 680 convicted embezzlers. If you are looking for more billing support join our free Facebook group, Hidden Dental Profit, where we keep the conversations going around everything dental billing! See you in the group my friends!
Increase Dental Billing Productivity With 3 Strategies
Apr 24 2021
Increase Dental Billing Productivity With 3 Strategies
In this episode Ericka talks about a few tips that you can implement into your billing protocols. These tips are from a series of questions she is asked regularly by dental billers who want to know what they can do to improve their billing performance. She also shares a tip around what she does when she is asked to assist a client with a denied claim. If you would like to email Ericka a billing question you may do so by sending it here:billingcoach@hiddendentalprofit.comCheck out our FREE Facebook group where we keep the conversation going around everything dental billing! Search for Hidden Dental Profit and let us know what we can help you with!
Qualities of TODAY'S Dental Biller RAW
Apr 22 2021
Qualities of TODAY'S Dental Biller RAW
Hey friends! It's me, Ericka. FULL DISCLOSURE: This episode is in need of a couple of edits but I left it alone. OK! Let's talk about the difference between a basic, better, or BEAST billing performance! What would you rate your billing departments performance on a scale of 1-10? Let us know! email: billingcoach@hiddendentalprofit.comJoin our private Facebook group! You can find us at Hidden Dental Profit. It's free and we share resources that you can use in your billing department.
Dental GEEKS Only! The History of Dental Billing
Apr 22 2021
Dental GEEKS Only! The History of Dental Billing
Are you a self proclaimed dental GEEK like me? When I learn something new I like to know how it all began. Here is a short episode about how dental billing has evolved over the past 50 years! Enjoy!
Dental Billing Meetings
Apr 22 2021
Dental Billing Meetings
This is a recording of a quick-guide training I did for our private Facebook community, Hidden Dental Profit. If you are interested in grabbing a copy of the meeting guide then head on over to our private Facebook community and we are happy to share this with you!
The Dental Billing Podcast Preview Episode
Jan 2 2021
The Dental Billing Podcast Preview Episode
Host, Ericka Aguilar welcomes you to The Dental Billing Podcast.