There are many reasons why dental insurance claims may be denied. Some claims tend to be more frequently denied than others. More information may be requested to decide whether the claim will be accepted or denied especially in surgical procedures. Whatever the reason may be, when a claim is denied, it can be very frustrating […]
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Strategies to Reduce Dental Patient No-Shows
Anyone whose job includes seeing clients or patients for a living understands that no-shows are one of the most difficult and irritating parts of the job. There are numerous reasons why a patient may be a no-show to an appointment. We all understand busy schedules, so it’s likely that a client may forget. Clients may […]
Read MoreWhat is a UCR Fee Schedule?
The letters “UCR” in insurance stand for usual, customary, and reasonable. These are the fee guidelines by which an out-of-network dentist is allowed to charge a patient if the dentist is not a member of the patient’s PPO network. This does affect the patient’s claim payment and how much they are to pay out-of-pocket. You […]
Read MoreAvoid Accidental Insurance Fraud
Insurance fraud costs Americans more than $80 billion per year in higher premiums, according to the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud. Insurance fraud happens when an insurance company is deceived in order to collect money for someone who is not entitled to receive the money. This is against the law in every state, and health care fraud also falls […]
Read MoreStrategies to Recover Lost Revenue from 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic affected businesses throughout 2020 and, unfortunately, most are still struggling with financial loss now in 2021. Business closures, drastic decreases in clientele, and staff layoffs are just a few of the changes that affected dental practices across the United States and the world. Now that it has been deemed safe by the […]
Read MoreHow Safe is Your Dental Practice Revenue from Claims Repricing?
Medical costs for a medical procedure can vary from one medical provider to another, by hundreds and, sometimes, even thousands of dollars. Costs can also vary by whether a provider is in-network or out-of- network with an insurance plan. What is the role of insurance claim repricing when it comes to paying for medical services? […]
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