title: A Survey of Oral Cancer Screening Insurance Coverage in New York City.
abstract: Clinical studies show that fewer than 25% of people who visit a dentist regularly are screened for oral cancer, and that the majority of oral cancers present at an advanced stage, when cure rates are already abysmal. This study explores the current status of oral cancer screening coverage among a variety of insurance providers in New York City. The study focuses on determining the coverage and frequency of the cluster of salient CDT (dental) codes surrounding oral cancer screenings.
authors.forename: Daniel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Weiss
authors.forename: Charlene
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Goh
authors.forename: Athanasios
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Zavras
mesh_terms: D059019:Clinical Coding; D003581:Cytodiagnosis / Q000191:economics; D019085:Fluorescent Antibody Technique, Direct / Q000191:economics; D005820:Genetic Testing / Q000191:economics; D006801:Humans; D007344:Insurance Claim Reporting; D019458:Insurance Coverage; D007347:Insurance, Dental; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000191:economics*; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000191:economics; D009519:New York City; D011243:Preferred Provider Organizations / Q000191:economics; D012463:Saliva / Q000737:chemistry; D016540:Smoking Cessation / Q000191:economics