CORRECTION: Thanks to Dr. W for letting me know that local factors are plaque and calculus. I had localized in my head. Sorry for the confusion!

On Election Day, Question #2 in Massachusetts easily passed. Medical loss ratio (MLR) is a hot topic right now but what is it and will the bill have the desired effect on the market? Time will tell. Debridement is another hot topic nowadays. I know, exciting! The code is being tweaked for 2023. I discussed the myths around D4355 and what the revision means for your schedule. 

 Resources from the show: 

• Insurance Extravaganza 2023: THE Dental Revenue Cycle Conference
  • Use “teresa” for $100 courtesy!
• 2023 Coding Update Webinar
• Policy paper from Tufts regarding Question 2

Full show notes on the podcast home page! https://nobodytoldmethat.libsyn.com/

Don’t forget to check out my other podcast Chew on This - A Dental Podcast! 

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