Most PPO Denials Start With a Code, Not the Treatment When PPO claims deny, most offices assume one of three things: “That plan just doesn’t pay well.” “Insurance is always difficult.” “The treatment was clearly necessary — they should have covered it.” In reality, the majority of PPO denials are not about the treatment at […]
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Dental Billing Best Practices That Protect PPO Revenue
Billing Isn’t Administrative—It’s Financial Strategy Most dental practices believe they have a PPO problem when, in reality, they have a billing problem. Production is strong. Schedules are full. Providers are busy. Yet revenue doesn’t reflect the effort. The disconnect almost always lives in the billing process—specifically how PPO claims are coded, documented, submitted, and followed […]
Read MoreHow to Prepare PPO Contracts for a Smooth Dental Practice Transition
A Smooth Transition Starts Long Before You Sell** Selling a dental practice is one of the most significant financial events in a dentist’s career. Most owners know they need clean financials, strong patient flow, and updated equipment to attract qualified buyers. But one area determines both your sale price and how smoothly the transition goes after the […]
Read MorePPO Performance: What Buyers Must Review Before Acquiring a Practice
Introduction: The Hidden Risks Buyers Inherit When Purchasing a Practice When buying a dental practice, most potential owners and investors focus on the big picture: production numbers, hygiene performance, number of active patients, and reputation. Those matter, of course. But there is one area of due diligence that quietly determines whether your acquisition will be […]
Read MoreSeller’s Guide: Increase Practice Value Through PPO Optimization
Introduction: The Deal-Boosting Strategy Most Sellers Overlook When owners prepare to sell their dental practice, the to-do list usually looks something like this: Refresh the paint Update the website Tighten staff systems Clean up the books Improve new-patient flow All valid steps. But there is one asset that influences valuation far more than décor, technology, […]
Read MoreHow PPO Contracts Influence Your Dental Practice’s Valuation
Introduction: The Hidden Factor Influencing Millions in Practice Value Most dental practice owners know the obvious drivers of valuation—production numbers, hygiene performance, new-patient flow, staff longevity, and location. But there’s a silent, often overlooked factor that can either elevate your practice’s sale price or quietly chip away at it for years: Your PPO contracts. If that sentence […]
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