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Welcome to the NDAS frequently asked questions. If you do not see the answer to your specific question, please email info@ndas.com or call 1-800-669-3337.

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Q1 - What is the difference between the NDAS Comprehensive Fee Report and the NDAS Pricing Program?
Q2 - Does the NDAS Pricing Program come with free tech support?
Q3 - Does the NDAS Pricing Program export?
Q4 - Does the NDAS Pricing Program import?
Q5 - When is the NDAS updated?
Q6 -
What is the difference between the NDAS Pricing Program Developers and All Zips versions?
Q7 - Does the NDAS have all CDT codes or is it specialty specific?
Q8 - Does the NDAS contain Medical Cross Coding?
Q9 - Who uses the NDAS?
Q10 - Can I change zip codes? 
Q11 - Can I upgrade to the All Zips or Developer Version?
Q12 - Is there a free demo of NDAS?
Q13 - What are the NDAS Pricing Program system requirements?
Q14 - How much is the NDAS Fee Report (book), Pricing Program and its versions?
Q15 - Does the NDAS come with a money back guarantee?
Q16 - How do I get my columns to line up when printing reports and how do I prevent extra pages from printing?
Q17 - Where is the record layout for exporting a NDAS data file ?



Q1. What is the difference between the NDAS Book and the NDAS Pricing Program?
A1. The NDAS book is a national fee reference with a section on geographic multipliers for all U.S. zip code 3 digit prefixes areas. The NDAS Pricing Program (CD-ROM) is zip code specific and does not require any mathematical adjustments.

Q2. Does the NDAS Pricing Program come with free tech support?
A2. Yes. If you have questions, software technical support is free for 30 days.

Q3. Does the NDAS Pricing Program export?
A3. There are 3 NDAS Pricing Program versions: Standard, All Zips, and Developer.  The Standard and All Zips versions export Code, Description, S1-S5, and  Freq1/Freq5  (User defined fee and frequency schedules). The Developers Version exports all fields including the NDAS proprietary  fee percentiles: P40, P50, P60, P70, P80, P90 and P95. File Formats include: ASCII, Access, Dbase, Excel & Lotus. See Record Layout.

Q4. Does the NDAS Pricing Program import?
A4. Yes. You are able to import user defined Fee and Frequency Schedules into S1-S5 and Freq1-Freq5 using the following formats: ASCII, Access, Dbase, Excel & Lotus. All 3 versions of the NDAS Pricing Program import.

Q5. When Is the NDAS updated?
A5. The NDAS (Book & Pricing Program) is updated annually and typically released in January of the current publication year. Bug fixes and patches are available free via internet downloads.

Q6. What is the difference between the Developers and All Zips versions?
A6. As stated in FAQ 3, there are 3 versions of the NDAS Pricing Program: Standard, All Zips and Developer.  The Developer version is an All Zip version that exports all fields including the NDAS proprietary database: P50, P60, P70, P80, and P95. The NDAS data base is intellectual property that cannot be sold, posted or distributed without a written agreement. See NDAS Pricing Program Options for a feature and price comparison.

Q7. Does the NDAS have all CDT codes or is it specialty specific?
A7. The NDAS includes all specialties.

Q8.Does the NDAS contain Medical Cross Coding?
A8. The NDAS (book and software) does contain medical cross coding. A list of medical codes (CPT®) and supporting diagnostic (ICD) codes are provided per Dental (CDT) code. See sample screen.

Q9. Who uses the NDAS?
A9. Dentists, Office and Coding Staff, Consultants, State and Federal Agencies and anyone else who is interested in medical reimbursement.

Q10. Can I change zip codes?
A10. Yes, you can set the main screen to any 5 digit zip code provided the 5 digit zip code is within your 3 digit zip code prefix. For example, you purchased the Chicago zip code prefix 606.  You can look up any zip code that starts with the prefix 606 such as 60625 and 60657. 

Q11. Can I upgrade to the All Zip or Developer Version?
A11. Yes, you can upgrade by paying for the upgrade version and selecting Help-Upgrade.

Q12. Is there a free demo of NDAS?
A12. No, but there is a 30 day money back guarantee of satisfaction on the NDAS book and NDAS Pricing Program (except the Developers Version). A sample page of the NDAS can be faxed upon request.

Q13. What are NDAS Pricing Program system requirements?
A13. CD-ROM, Pentium Processor, Windows® 95/98/NT/ME/2000/XP and 10 Megabytes hard drive space.

Q14. How much is the NDAS book, Pricing Program and its versions?
A14. The NDAS Book is $89, NDAS Pricing Program with one zip code prefix $129, Additional 3 digit zip code prefixes $20 each, NDAS Pricing Program All Zip Codes $299, NDAS Pricing Program Developers Version $499.   

Q15. Does NDAS book and software come with a money back guarantee?
A15. *Yes, 30-day 100 % Money Back Guarantee of satisfaction - No questions asked.  *The NDAS Pricing Program Developers Version is non-returnable.

Q16. How do I get my columns to line up when printing reports and how do I prevent page skipping?
A16. Select the reports button, select any print layout, select special print settings. Under fonts select Courier New. If you do not see Courier New, Edit the font field by adding the word "New" after "Courier" so it appears as "Courier New". 

Page "skipping" or printing extra pages can be fixed by lowering the lines per page in the special print settings button. Some printers go as low as 53 lines per page.

Q17. Where is the record layout for exporting a NDAS data file ?
A17. Record Layout.


 

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