The Most Common Dental Insurance Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Insurance errors are a leading cause of claim rejections and billing issues. Understanding these common mistakes can help your practice avoid costly errors.

Common Dental Insurance Mistakes:

• Not Verifying Coverage Before Appointments: Failing to confirm active coverage results in claim rejections and unexpected bills for patients.

• Missing Plan Limitations: Overlooking frequency limits or waiting periods leads to denied claims.

• Misinterpreting CDT Codes: Using incorrect procedure codes can result in billing errors.

• Ignoring Secondary Insurance: Neglecting to check for coordination of benefits (COB) can cause reimbursement delays.

How to Avoid These Mistakes:

• Implement a standard verification process for all patients.

• Use dental software to track patient insurance history.

• Train staff regularly on dental insurance terminology and coding.

• Partner with a professional insurance verification service.

Avoiding these common pitfalls not only protects your revenue but also enhances your patients' trust and satisfaction. Let Dental Insurance Verifications & Eligibility handle your verifications to ensure accuracy and efficiency.