Do you remember the technology scare of the new millennium? The year 2000 was supposed to wreak all kinds of havoc on computer systems all over the world…it was the end of the world…everything was going to come to screeching halt. The ball dropped, the time became 12:01am and…..nothing. For the most part. Nothing. Life in general is full of examples of forecasts that never come to fruition, but that is just a part of life. We try and try to be better at forcasting things from the weather to earthquakes to technology issues. While this issue may not be so much of a forecast as it is a forewarning, here’s what we know.
Claims are denied by insurance companies daily for many different reasons. But one reason in particular, the Timely Filing Period denial, is certainly one that can and should be avoided at all costs. All insurance companies have a Timely Filing Period in regards to claims they receive must be received within a certain time period. The time period varies per insurance company and can be anywhere typically from 90 days to one year. Many state medicaid plans are 90 days, where as most traditional plans and PPOs are one year.
When any patient walks into your office with dental insurance, several steps must be taken to make sure you are compensated for your work. Insurance is a business just like any other. We all know they are in it to make money, right? Of course they are! And for these reasons, getting your patient’s dental insurance claim paid can sometimes be a little more difficult than one might think.
This month we’re talking about how to process perio procedures properly so you can ensure your patient’s insurance covers the procedures and you collect as much reimbursement as possible.
Set Up Your Dental Practice for Success- 3 Things Easy to Forget Since insurance is anything but straightforward, there are three things you don’t want to forget as you set up your dental practice for insurance success. When starting a practice or opening a new location, many doctors have a ton of logistics to tackle, but the details regarding how to get started with insurance and where to learn about claims can seem convoluted and insurmountable.
