ADA Dental Coding Certificate Live-Stream Course
ADA Dental Coding Certificate Live-Stream Course
Friday, May 21, 9:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m.
Join coding experts Christopher Bulnes, DMD, Hope Watson, DMD, Mark MiHalo, DDS, and Steven Snyder, DDS, for this virtual course to build your coding expertise. The ADA Dental Coding Certificate–Assessment-Based CDT Program will provide necessary foundational knowledge, skill practice and reinforcement you need to accurately file claims using the CDT codes.
This virtual course will expand your knowledge base and improve your office’s coding efforts. You will learn and practice coding skills through realistic scenario-based simulations you might encounter during a typical workday. After the course, you can choose to take an online assessment. If you pass, you will receive a certificate of completion. This course is intended for staff members who have limited knowledge of CDT codes and/or how to fill out dental claim forms.
At the end of this program, you will be able to:
- Define key terms used in dental coding
- Identify the correct, current claim form
- Correctly complete each field on the claim form to file claims with minimal rejection
- Explain the use of procedure codes
- Use the CDT book and CDT companion as resources for proper coding
- Receive a certificate of completion after passing the assessment
CE Hours: 5.5
Course pricing
The CDT 2021 and Coding Companion books are required reference material necessary for successful completion of the course.
$399 per person, including the CDT book
$359 per person, without the CDT book
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Registration closes May 20 at 5 p.m. CT.
Cancellation/refund policy
A full refund is available until May 21.
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Learn more about our coding experts:
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Christopher M. Bulnes, DMD
Dr. Christopher M. Bulnes is a general dentist in Tampa, FL. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from the University of South Florida in Tampa and his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree and a certificate in advanced education of general dentistry from Southern Illinois University in Alton, IL. Chris is a former member of the ADA Council on Dental Benefit Programs and previously chaired its subcommittee on Codes. Along with Dr. MiHalo, Dr. Bulnes was a primary subject matter expert for the creation of this course.
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Mark MiHalo, DDS
Dr. Mark MiHalo has been practicing in LaPorte, IN, since 1987. He currently serves as a Trustee of the Northwest Indiana Dental Society (NIDS) to the Indiana Dental Association and as a 7th District representative to ADA Council on Dental Benefit Programs. Dr. MiHalo is past president of NIDS and the LaPorte County Dental Society. He served on the ADA Council on Dental Benefits and is a former chair of the ADA Council on Dental Benefit Programs' coding and transactions subcommittee. He has also been a career-long member of the Academy of General Dentistry, an organization dedicated to professional continuing education. Along with Dr. Bulnes, Dr. MiHalo was a primary subject matter expert for the creation of this course.
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Hope Watson, DMD
Dr. Hope Watson is a general dentist from Maryville, TN. She has maintained a comprehensive care private practice in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains for 23 years. Dr. Watson is extremely involved in organized dentistry throughout the tripartite. Currently she serves as the Trustee to the Second District of the Tennessee Dental Association and the vice-chair of the American Dental Association’s Council of Dental Benefit Programs.
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Steven Snyder, DDS
Dr. Steven Snyder is a retired board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon who was in private practice for 28 years. He is a past chair of ADA’s Council on Dental Benefit Programs and past president of the New York Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
CERP Statement
The ADA is a CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
CE Verification
Your CE verification will be added to your ADA.org account within 10 business days following the closing of the conference. For any questions, contact us at ce_online@ada.org.
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