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Fee schedule

Category: Insurance | Difficulty: Intermediate | Priority: Core | Subcategory: Plan Structure

Clinical Definition

A list of predetermined maximum amounts that a dental benefit plan will pay for each covered service, used to calculate the patient's out-of-pocket responsibility.

Patient-Friendly

The list of set amounts your insurance plan will pay for each type of dental work.

Related Terms

[[allowed amount; ucr; maximum allowable charge; contracted fee]]

Notes

PPO plans use contracted fee schedules; patients pay the difference between the dentist's fee and the scheduled amount.

Audience

๐Ÿ—‚ Front Desk