If your dental office participates with a patients secondary insurance do you still have to write off anything?

Yes, even if your dental office participates with a patient's secondary insurance, you may still have to write off some of the charges. This is because secondary insurance typically only covers a portion of the total cost of dental care. The patient is responsible for paying the remaining balance, which may be more than your office's usual fees. In addition, some secondary insurance plans have annual maximums, which means that they will only cover a certain amount of dental care each year. If a patient's treatment costs exceed their annual maximum, they will be responsible for paying the entire difference.

There are a few things you can do to minimize the amount of money you have to write off:

* Verify the patient's insurance benefits before starting treatment. This will help you to ensure that the patient is eligible for coverage and that you are aware of any annual maximums or other limitations.

* Pre-authorize any treatment that is expected to exceed the patient's annual maximum. This will help you to avoid any surprises down the road.

* Collect a deposit from the patient before starting treatment. This will help you to ensure that you are reimbursed for at least some of the cost of treatment, even if the patient's insurance does not cover the full amount.

* Write off any charges that the patient is unable to pay. This may seem like a loss, but it is better than not getting paid at all.

By following these tips, you can help to minimize the amount of money you have to write off and ensure that your dental office is compensated for its services.