The AAP offers its members a wide array of assistance related to insurance reimbursement and third party issues.
Members Only Resources
- Insurance Policy Statements
Official policy statements of the AAP intended to help practitioners in adjudicating claims with third party carriers. - Insurance Claim Forms
- Dental Claim Examples
- Ask the Coding Coach (appears in each issue of Periospectives)
- Additional Member Resources for Insurance Reimbursement and Third Party Issues
Coding Questions or Help With Insurance Claims
Members seeking assistance with dental or medical coding or in managing a complex insurance claim can contact the AAP’s third party specialist, Michelle Flesch, at (312) 573-3241 or [email protected].
The AAP’s Comprehensive Periodontal Insurance Workshops
March 2025 Workshops
| Date | Registration Deadline |
| Friday, March 21 (Dental) | Thursday, March 13 |
| Friday, March 28 (Medical) | Thursday, March 20 |
| Save when you register for both courses! | |
August 2025 Workshops
| Date | Registration Deadline |
| Friday, August 15 (Dental) | Thursday, August 7 |
| Friday, August 22 (Medical) | Thursday, August 14 |
| Save when you register for both courses! | |
Speaker
Michelle Flesch, third party specialist for the AAP. Ms. Flesch has disclosed that she has no relevant financial relationships with commercial entities.
For any questions about the workshops, please contact [email protected].
Dental & Medical Coding Workshop Schedule
- Morning session: 10 – 11:20 a.m. (CST)
- Break: 11:20 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. (CST)
- Afternoon session: 11:40 a.m. – 1 p.m. (CST)
Location
All workshops will be held live via Zoom on the scheduled day. All participants will receive a Zoom link approximately 24 hours before the workshop.
Registration Fees
- $449 per session
- $799 for combined courses. Save when you register for both sessions!
- Registration deadline is one week before each dental workshop
- Participants are asked to submit any questions in advance of the meeting
Registration includes:
- Printed workbook to accompany the course
- Valuable Q&A time with AAP’s third-party specialist
Audience
Periodontists and office staff
New Format Highlights
Combined dental and medical sessions are being offered back to back to make the most of your time with each type of insurance procedure (medical or dental) and to accommodate extra time for valuable Q&A. Save by signing up for both medical and dental sessions.
Dental Coding Workshop Description
This workshop will educate attendees about dental coding relevant to a periodontal practice. Content is intended for staff new to coding and/or reimbursement for periodontal procedures. This course will identify the typical procedure codes submitted in conjunction with treatment provided by the periodontist. Participants will receive a handout of information to be covered in the presentation.
Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:
- Apply American Dental Association CDT codes properly for dental insurance submission
- Identify what procedure codes need documentation and attachments when submitting claims
- Review through designated Q&A session
The American Academy of Periodontology designates this activity for 2.75 continuing education credits.
The AAP cautions participants for this CE activity about the potential risks of using limited knowledge when incorporating new techniques and procedures in their practice.
Medical Coding Workshop Description
This session will focus on submission of dental procedures to medical insurance. There will be an overview of CPT (medical procedure codes) and ICD-10-CM (diagnosis codes), related to periodontal procedures submitted to medical insurance. Attendees will also receive a handout of the presentation.
Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:
- Explain the basic structure of medical coding and recognize appropriate indications for submitting to medical insurance
- Review the new CMS -1500 Medical claim form
- Implement ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes into medical insurance
- Review through designated Q&A session
The American Academy of Periodontology designates this activity for 2.75 continuing education credits.
The AAP cautions participants for this CE activity about the potential risks of using limited knowledge when incorporating new techniques and procedures in their practice.
The American Academy of Periodontology is an ADA 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. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.
Host a Comprehensive Insurance Workshop
Members who wish to host a Comprehensive Insurance Workshop for staff should contact Michelle Flesch at 312-573-3241 or [email protected] for more information on pricing and available dates. State and regional periodontal societies may also be interested in offering a Workshop for members. CE credits may be available.
