MCNA Dental: Dental Details: Texas Edition: March 2017

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Dental Details • Monthly Provider Newsletter

Texas Edition • March 2017

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Texas Edition • March 2017

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Upcoming: Changes for Bitewing Procedure Codes The Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership (TMHP) recently announced that the benefit criteria for diagnostic dental services will soon change for Texas Medicaid. The following criteria will be effective for dates of service on or after April 1, 2017. Bitewing procedure codes D0272, D0273, D0274, and D0277 will be denied if billed ... MCNA Updates Upcoming: Changes for Bitewing Procedure Codes The Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership (TMHP) recently announced that the benefit criteria for diagnostic dental services will soon change for Texas Medicaid. The following criteria will be effective for dates of service on or after April 1, 2017. Bitewing procedure codes D0272, D0273, D0274, and D0277 will be denied if billed ... Read More »
Updating Important Practice Information with MCNA Our talented Provider Relations team knows that the key to providing excellent service to our network providers and members is ensuring that the information we have on file for your practice is up-to-date. When we are able to process new information about practice moves, the addition of practice locations, and new provider hires in a timely manner, our members will be better able to find you using our online Provider Directory tool. Letting us know about any changes in information also helps us ensure your payments are sent to the correct address and can reduce ... MCNA Updates Updating Important Practice Information with MCNA Our talented Provider Relations team knows that the key to providing excellent service to our network providers and members is ensuring that the information we have on file for your practice is up-to-date. When we are able to process new information about practice moves, the addition of practice locations, and new provider hires in a timely manner, our members will be better able to find you using our online Provider Directory tool. Letting us know about any changes in information also helps us ensure your payments are sent to the correct address and can reduce ... Read More »
Claim Tip: Requesting Changes to Claims If you need to submit changes to a claim that you have already sent to MCNA, please keep ... MCNA Updates Claim Tip: Requesting Changes to Claims If you need to submit changes to a claim that you have already sent to MCNA, please keep ... Read More »	Helping Your Patients Quit Tobacco The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) identifies smoking and tobacco use as ... Communication Helping Your Patients Quit Tobacco The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) identifies smoking and tobacco use as ... Read More »
We Can Help! MCNA's outreach teams engage in active member and community outreach year-round to improve our members' understanding of oral health and hygiene as well as to encourage them to schedule regular checkups. If your dental office plans to host or sponsor an event for children in the coming months, MCNA's Member Advocate team would love to take part in it! A representative from our experienced outreach team will come prepared to offer hands-on instruction, supported by an array of oral health educational flyers and fun games. Our goal is to collaborate with you in order to meet your event goals and contribute to its success. Our members and your patients are very important to us. We welcome all opportunities to show our support by joining you in promoting great oral health in your community. If you have an upcoming event, please call our Provider Hotline from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Central Time, Monday through Friday. Let's get started today! Quality Improvement We Can Help! MCNA's outreach teams engage in active member and community outreach year-round to improve our members' understanding of oral health and hygiene as well as to encourage them to schedule regular checkups. If your dental office plans to host or sponsor an event for children in the coming months, MCNA's Member Advocate team would love to take part in it! A representative from our experienced outreach team will come prepared to offer hands-on instruction, supported by an array of oral health educational flyers and fun games. Our goal is to collaborate with you in order to meet your event goals and contribute to its success. Our members and your patients are very important to us. We welcome all opportunities to show our support by joining you in promoting great oral health in your community. If you have an upcoming event, please call our Provider Hotline from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Central Time, Monday through Friday. Let's get started today! Read More »
National Stress Awareness Day - April 16 National Stress Awareness Day prompts people to recognize the stressors in their daily lives and learn about ways to deal with them. Falling on April 16, this day comes at a time of the year when many are stressed about money and taxes, so the concept of stress management is a top priority. Some coping strategies include: Creating a culture that promotes stress management, like taking meditation breaks or doing chair yoga with coworkers. Managing schedules to set aside personal time during the week for things like exercise, reading, and connecting with friends and family. Practicing mindfulness by focusing solely on the present moment and releasing anxiety about the future and the past. Upcoming Events National Stress Awareness Day - April 16 National Stress Awareness Day prompts people to recognize the stressors in their daily lives and learn about ways to deal with them. Falling on April 16, this day comes at a time of the year when many are stressed about money and taxes, so the concept of stress management is a top priority. Some coping strategies include: Creating a culture that promotes stress management, like taking meditation breaks or doing chair yoga with coworkers. Managing schedules to set aside personal time during the week for things like exercise, reading, and connecting with friends and family. Practicing mindfulness by focusing solely on the present moment and releasing anxiety about the future and the past. Read More »