Have you ever wanted to have housework done and looked for an estimate of the cost? It can be frustrating to get any number out of companies at all, and even when you do, it can turn out that you owe more than you thought you would initially. In your dental practice, when a patient wants to know how much treatment will cost after insurance, it reflects well on you to provide an accurate estimate. In fact, dental insurance verification is the key that empowers you to give a precise breakdown. How does verification support accurate estimates? In these important ways.
Verification Gives You the Most Updated Benefits for the Patient.
How can you provide your patient with a halfway accurate estimate for the cost of a procedure if you don’t know where they stand with their available benefits? The answer is you can’t! Getting this information a few days before their appointment informs your discussion about payment. Instead of talking in general concepts, you can have more confidence in the amount you charge patients for their portion.
Verification Allows You to Specifically Estimate Insurance and Patient Portions.
Even if you know the percentage your patients owe for certain services, if you have access to verified insurance information for your patient, you can break down the costs in specific numbers. This type of transparency shows your willingness to be honest and clear about pricing, showing the amount insurance will pay and the cost the patient owes out-of-pocket. With this information, your patient is much less likely to be unpleasantly surprised by an extra fee later.
Verification Provides an Opportunity to Get Confirmation and Consent.
When you have an accurate estimate for your patient from verification, they can make a clearer, more confident decision about moving forward with treatment. Although insurance can still deny the claim or have another issue, which may require additional payment from the patient, the chances of this occurring drop drastically with verification. After getting signed consent, you’ve covered your legal bases for payment given all the information you have. As a result, you protect your business on multiple levels while being completely honest with the patient.
Instead of taking a shot in the dark and guessing how much your patients owe, take advantage of insurance verification and know the exact amount they need to pay for treatment in your dental practice. Having accurate information can give both you and your patient peace of mind and a more solid relationship built on trust and loyalty. Over time, verification can lead to greater success and security for your business.
About Dental Support Specialties
Dental Support Specialties has a team full of administrative professionals in the dental industry. With this experience and expertise, we know how to work efficiently with dental insurance companies. As a remote part of your in-office team, we can also conduct follow-up calls if additional payment from the patient is necessary. In this scenario, we are professional, respectful, and kind, making the experience as pleasant as possible. Get in touch with us to schedule a consultation to get an accurate estimate from us!