Dental eligibility verification is the essential process of confirming a patient’s eligibility for dental insurance benefits. This involves verifying the status of their coverage, including active policies and any necessary prior authorizations for a wide range...
Many health insurance and dental insurance plans operate on a calendar year basis, running from January 1st to December 31st. The start of the year often marks a reset for health insurance benefit plans. This annual reset can bring about adjustments to coverage,...
Dentists often use specific terminology to describe the parts of the mouth, dental problems, and procedures. Being a leading provider of dental insurance verification services, OSI has prepared a dental care and insurance terms glossary, which is a collection of key...
Dental implant procedures may be eligible for reimbursement, only when they meet threshold of medical necessity, for instance, when provided to resolve a compromised ability to chew. While few dental policies classify an implant as a cosmetic procedure, some dental...
CDT codes or the Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature are meant to achieve uniformity, consistency and specificity in reporting dental procedures. Accurate documentation of dental treatment is possible with these specific codes. According to the ADA (American...
