Dental Billing & Coding
Billing and coding specialists are essential for dental operations, and positions are in high demand. If you possess excellent customer service skills, are detail oriented and have strong communication skills, a career in billing and coding may be the one for you.
The program is online, and all hours will be completed via Blackboard, where assignments and learning materials will be available for students to complete from their computer at their own pace. There are no scheduled meeting times for classes.
Each course should be registered for separately. Dental Terminology must be passed prior to Dental Billing and Coding.
Upon completing these classes, students will be able to take the CDC – Certified Dental Coder and the CDBS – Certified Dental Billing Specialist exams.
Industry-recognized credential: Certified Dental Coder and Certified Dental Billing Specialist, by the American Dental Coders Association
Complete in: Nine months or less
Professional licensure
Wake Tech academic programs (credit and non-credit) that are designed to lead to professional licenses are tied to North Carolina or national certifications. If you intend to pursue professional licenses outside North Carolina once you have completed your academic program at Wake Tech, please refer to the Professional Licensure section of the college's distance education authorization page for additional information.
Financial assistance available
Workforce Development offers financial assistance for many workforce training programs through the Propel program and other resources. Email [email protected] for more information.
Dental Billing and Coding Courses
Dental Terminology
Course Objectives
• Write, listen, and comprehend terminology related to the oral cavity and dental services
• Identify and label the structures within the oral cavity
• Differentiate between services provided by different dental specialties and the diagnoses that they treat
• Explain pain management protocol and pharmacology associated with specific diagnoses
• Contrast
• Distinguish between radiology procedures needed for oral exams as well as
Outline of instruction
Chapter 1: Introduction to Dental Terminology
Chapters 2 and 3: Anatomy and Oral Structures & Tooth Origin and Formation
Chapter 7: Examination and Prevention
Chapter 8: Pain Management and Pharmacology
Chapter 9: Radiography
Chapter 10: Tooth Restorations
Chapters 12 and 13: Prosthodontics & Endodontics
Chapter 14: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Chapters 15 and 16: Orthodontics and Periodontics
Chapters 18 and 19: Dental Laboratory Materials & Dental Laboratory Procedures
Chapter 20: Business Management Procedures
Contact Hours
112
CEUs
No
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
None
Text and Supplies Needed
Dental Terminology 4th edition by Dofka and Kindle
Good internet source and computer
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
80% attendance"Active, online, regular weekly attendance and participation is vital for successful completion of the course.
Regular online weekly participation is required to be successful in this course."
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
The intended audience for this course is all dental office staff - from the front office to the patient care workers.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
Dental Office Managers, Dental Front Office staff (Receptionist, Office Assistant, etc.), Clinical Documentation Improvement, Dental Coders
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Dental Office Managers
Dental Office Assistant
Dental Coder
Dental Biller
Related Courses
Course Contact Information
Health Science Non-Degree Programs http://cehealth.waketech.edu
919-747-0140
[email protected]
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 310933 | 05/19/25 - 08/24/25 | Online | 180.00 | 7 | Register |
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Dental Billing and Coding
Course Objectives
• Identify the purpose of dental insurance and the difference between medical insurance
• Describe the various types of dental insurance plans and their guidelines and requirements
• Review terms related to the claims process including insurance participation, insurance estimates, verification, breakdowns, treatment planning, EOBs and AOB
• Defend insurance denials with the appropriate documentation, including appeals
• Compare the dental front office job duties including the role of the dental insurance coordinator
• Evaluate complex, real-life case studies and apply the concepts retained from the course material to defend billing against clinical documentation
• Analyze the layout and organization of the most recent year CDT book and properly code procedures from clinical documentation scenarios
• Examine and study dental coding related to various specialties and subspecialties
Outline of instruction
What is Dental Billing and Coding?
Types of Insurance & In/Out of Network
Dental Insurance Verification, Breakdown and Estimates
Dental Claims
Explanation of Benefits & Assignment of Benefits
Avoiding Claims Errors and Denials & Non-Covered Services
Understanding Discounts and Fraud & How to get Paid for Commonly Denied Services
The Role of the Insurance Coordinator
Case Studies
Dental Coding - How to use the CDT Book
Diagnostic and Preventative Services
Restorative, Endodontic and Periodontics
Prosthodontics & Implant Services
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Orthodontics & Adjunctive General Services
Contact Hours
128
CEUs
No
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
CDC - Certified Dental Coder and CDBS - Certified Dental Billing Specialist
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
Dental Terminology or appropriate background working with dental terminology
Text and Supplies Needed
2024 CDT code book (ADA)
Dental Administration with Confidence 2024 by Charles Blair, Greg Grobmyer and James DiMarino ISBN: 978-1-7373947-8-5
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
80% attendance"Active, online, regular weekly attendance and participation is vital for successful completion of the course.
Regular online weekly participation is required to be successful in this course."
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
The intended audience for this course is all dental office staff - from the front office to the patient care workers.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
Dental Office Managers, Dental Front Office staff (Receptionist, Office Assistant, etc.), Clinical Documentation Improvement, Dental Coders
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Dental Front Office
Dental Coder
Dental Biller
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 311458 | 05/19/25 - 09/07/25 | Online | 180.00 | 10 | Register |
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If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
