Episode 33

Do Insurance Plans Lease CDT from the American Dental Association?

December 26, 2023

Learn the secret agreement between the American Dental Association (ADA) and insurance companies with Ben Tuinei. Explore how ADA leases the CDT codes, challenging insurance claims and protecting dentists’ rights.

Join Ben’s quest for transparency as he navigates this intricate system, empowering dentists to fight back against unfair insurance practices and discover exclusive insights into the leasing agreement’s clauses, the power it holds in appeals, and its impact on claim denials.

Time stamps

  • 00:03:10 – Is it true that the ADA leases the CDT codes to insurance?
  • 00:05:42 – Are you aware of the leasing agreement’s details, or is it strictly confidential?
  • 00:07:41 – How can knowledge of the leasing agreement help with claims appeals? 
  • 00:08:12 – Why doesn’t the ADA make the agreement publicly known among ADA members?
  • 00:17:33 – Is it beneficial for non-ADA members to join for access to CDT compliance with insurance?
  • 00:18:58 – What resources do you have to learn more about best practices as it pertains to claims appeals?

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