Revenue cycle management / TERM EXPLAINED
Payment Variance
The difference between anticipated and posted payment for a claim or line, with a defined source of expectation.
A dental practice example
A $200 expected payer portion becomes $150 after COB is applied.
Why it matters for reimbursement
Not every variance represents recoverable revenue.
What to verify
Account for deductibles, benefit maximums and secondary coverage before appealing.
FROM DEFINITION TO DECISION
Turn reimbursement questions into evidence.
PayorMap helps dental groups connect disclosed negotiated rates, provider and network context, and contract details to meaningful benchmarking questions. Coverage and mapping confidence vary by payor and market.