The 5% “Processing Tax” You Never Agreed To

The 5% “Processing Tax” You Never Agreed Toby: Benjamin TuineiPublished on: 27/02/2026

Virtual credit card payments could be quietly draining thousands from your practice without your team even realizing it.

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The 5% “Processing Tax” You Never Agreed To

D4346: The “Not a Prophy” Code Everyone’s Afraid to Use (And Why Your Practice’s Bottom Line Is Begging You To)

D4346: The “Not a Prophy” Code Everyone’s Afraid to Use (And Why Your Practice’s Bottom Line Is Begging You To)by: Benjamin TuineiPublished on: 09/01/2026

D4346 is often avoided, but using it correctly protects documentation, collections, and clinical integrity.

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D4346: The “Not a Prophy” Code Everyone’s Afraid to Use (And Why Your Practice’s Bottom Line Is Begging You To)

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