From the AAOMS podcast library, Dr. Adam Pitts discusses the relationship between coding and reimbursement. Sharing his own experience participating in AAOMS coding courses with his staff, Dr. Pitts explains why he believes all OMSs need to learn how to code properly to maximize reimbursements and remain in compliance with federal regulations and managed care contracts. Code: ODPCW250318

From the AAOMS podcast library, Dr. Deepak Krishnan discusses the recent JOMS article on anesthesia, “Do Patients With Mental Illness Undergoing Office-Based Sedation Require an Increased Propofol Dosage?”. The purpose of the study was to measure the association between mental illness and the propofol dosage necessary to achieve a satisfactory level of anesthesia. Code: ODPCE250218

The OMS Foundation Daniel M. Laskin Award recognizes authors of the most outstanding article published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery during the previous year. The Journal Editorial Board selected “Is Recreational Marijuana Use Associated With Changes in the Vital Signs or Anesthetic Requirements During Intravenous Sedation?” Code: ODPCE250204

From the AAOMS podcast library, Drs. Gary Bouloux and Joli Chou discuss the 2024 position paper “The Contemporary Management of Temporomandibular Joint Intra-Articular Pain and Dysfunction”, which was developed by the AAOMS Special Committee on TM Joint Care (SCTMJC) and recently published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (JOMS). Code: ODPCE250103

From the AAOMS podcast library, we explore the impact of substance use disorders on the dental profession and the critical need for destigmatization, featuring insights from two oral and maxillofacial surgeons, Dr. Rake an Dr. McNeill, who serve as state dental board regulators. Code: ODPCE240809

From the AAOMS podcast library, Drs. Nicholas Callahan and Michael Miloro discuss the recent JOMS article on nerve reconstruction. The purpose of this study was to evaluate functional sensory recovery of immediate IAN allograft reconstruction performed during ablative mandibular resection at one year following surgery. Code: ODPCE240601

From the AAOMS podcast library, Thomas J. Force, Esq., President of Patriot Group and The Force Law Firm, PC, discusses the challenges OMSs face in filing claims and/or receiving reimbursement when they are not participating in their patient’s insurance network. Topics discussed include techniques to maximize out-of-network revenue, appeals drafting, compliance and audit prevention, insurer settlement negotiation, reversal of denials, defense of refunds and recoupment attempts. Code: ODPCW231226

From the AAOMS podcast library, Dr. Jasjit Dillon discusses the use of antibiotics and oral and maxillofacial surgery. Code: ODPCE231114

From the AAOMS podcast library, Patrick O'Rourke discusses the decision to become a participating provider with an insurance company is an important component of a practice’s patient acquisition strategy. Understanding managed care contracts and how the delivery of dental healthcare is financed will help an OMS develop an effective business plan. Code: ODPCW231101

From the AAOMS podcast library, Drs. Tara Aghaloo and Sal Ruggiero discuss Medication-related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (MRONJ) and the updated AAOMS position paper published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 2022. Code: ODPCE231101