How to obtain dental insurance for a patient?

Obtain the patient’s medical insurance information when you obtain the dental insurance information. Your current updated software system may have this on the patient registration form. Take a copy of the cards front and back.

When is dental surgery covered by medical insurance?

Depending on your situation, medical insurance may only cover your oral surgery if it’s deemed “medically necessary.” That is, you need it for the overall health and wellness of your body for everyday functioning. For instance, a complicated wisdom tooth surgery may require more than standard dental procedures to complete.

Can a dental insurance company refuse to pay for oral surgery?

Unfortunately, these are only estimates. Your dental or medical insurance may refuse to pay the claim, leaving you with the responsibility of covering that specific procedure. If you’re undergoing anesthesia or sedation for an oral surgery, you can usually expect either your medical or dental insurance to pay for it.

What kind of dental insurance do federal employees have?

Dental coverage for US federal employees is also for retired uniformed service members and their families. PPO plans provide benefits for a broad range of covered services/procedures, giving you the flexibility to choose any licensed dentist, in or out of network. Ask your employer about MetLife Dental Insurance.

Can a dental office bill to medical insurance?

Some procedures should always be billed to medical insurance, such as sleep apnea appliances and all visits related to Dental Sleep Medicine (DSM) such as exams and radiographs. According to many dental policies, the dental office must bill surgical procedures, first, to medical, before billing the dental insurance.

Is there a dental office that accepts Medi-Cal?

We accept Medi-cal at our dental office. People who live in Riverside and have Medi-cal can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that our dental office can service them with their dental needs. If your insurance covers work by our Medi-cal dentist closest to you, our office will help you file a claim.

What do you need to know about dental insurance?

Dental Office Insurance. Dentists are doctors who are educated and licensed to specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease, injury, damage, or loss to teeth, gums, and the mouth. Dentists may treat poorly aligned teeth with braces or other devices.

What should dental office do for medical records?

A dental office needs to make a good faith effort to obtain a signature on an “Acknowledgement of Receipt of Notice of Privacy Practices.” Detailed record keeping and an updateable medical history are important to every dental practice, regardless of whether the office is using paper or computerized charts.