DA 120B - Introduction to Dental Insurance

Credits: 1

Description
Introduction to dental insurance processing including alternative payment plans. Introduction to CDT coding.

Student Learning Outcomes

List the four parties involved in prepaid dental care plans.
Recognized common dental insurance terminology.
Describe the different dental insurance (prepaid dental care) programs.
Discuss the components of an ADA endorsed insurance claim form.
Explain alternative care delivery services.
Describe the ADA Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature.
Recognize the dental code groupings used for different dental procedures.
Explain the coordination of benefits.
Explain the dental benefits available for Medicaid and Veterans Administration patients.

Prerequisite: None