Dental codes & benefits / TERM EXPLAINED
Predetermination
A pre-service estimate or review of expected plan benefits, generally not an unconditional guarantee of payment.
A dental practice example
A crown estimate is approved, but final adjudication still depends on eligibility and benefits.
Why it matters for reimbursement
Teams should not treat a predetermination as a fixed contracted or payable dollar amount.
What to verify
Document the estimate and verify actual claim adjudication.
FROM DEFINITION TO DECISION
Turn reimbursement questions into evidence.
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