Webinar: Billing and Documentation Pitfalls Pt 2: Understanding the BCDA Fee Guide & Clinical Documentation Best Practices

Event Description & Objectives
Navigating the BCDA fee guide and clinical documentation requirements can be challenging for oral health professionals. In this session, we will break down a few key aspects of the BCDA fee guide, including how it is set, preamble definitions, and proper billing practices. We will also address common questions related to COEs, such as billing for probing and documentation requirements for CDAs. Our expert panel, featuring Dr. Salima Dadani and Jenny Greenwood from BCDA, will provide practical insights to help dental professionals enhance their understanding and compliance with billing and documentation standards.

Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the BCDA Fee Guide Structure – Learn how the BCDA fee guide is established and updated.
2. Interpret Common Preambles – Identify key preambles for scaling, polishing, oral surgery, and comprehensive oral exams (COE).
3. Apply Proper Billing Practices – Understand how to bill for probing during a COE and when continuous exam billing may be applicable.
4. Recognize Code Stacking Limitations – Gain clarity on when codes can and cannot be combined, particularly for intraoral scans within a COE appointment.
5. Enhance Clinical Documentation – Learn best practices for CDAs regarding clinical notes and documentation requirements.

This session is ideal for DHs and CDAs seeking to improve their knowledge of billing, coding, and documentation to ensure accuracy and efficiency in their practice.

Presenter / Speaker Bio
Dr. Salima Dadani’s journey in dentistry over the last 22 years has included being an Associate, practice owner, and owner of an innovative business that brings the dental clinic to patients who can no longer get to their traditional dentist. Dr. Dadani is currently a Director, Member Support with BCDA

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