Dental insurance and billing refer to the process of obtaining insurance coverage for dental services and the subsequent payment of those services. Dental insurance is a form of health insurance that helps cover the cost of dental treatments and procedures, such as routine cleanings, X-rays, fillings, extractions, and more. Patients typically pay a monthly premium for their dental insurance and a portion of the cost of each dental treatment. The remaining balance is billed to the insurance company for payment.
The dental billing process involves submitting claims to the insurance company for payment and following up with any denied or underpaid claims. Dental offices may handle billing and insurance processing in-house or may outsource to a third-party dental billing company.
The goal of dental insurance and billing is to make dental treatments and procedures more affordable and accessible to patients while also ensuring that dental offices are fairly reimbursed for their services.