Question 1

Do you call and get pre-authorization from insurance companies?

Accepted Answer

It is the patient's responsibility to call and obtain a preauthorization if they would like reimbursement from their insurance company.
 
Because a preauthorization is not a guarantee of payment, every patient (except Medicaid patients) must pay the full amount due on the date of service. If requested, we will provide the patient with a detailed invoice they can submit to their insurance company.

Question 2

What are your insurance codes?

Accepted Answer

To see if your insurance will provide coverage, use codes D9222 and D9223 for dental claims and 00170 for medical claims.

Question 3

Do patients need to pay on the date of service if they have insurance?

Accepted Answer

Yes, every patient (except Medicaid patients) must pay the full amount due on the date of service.

Question 4

Do you accept and bill Medicaid for patients?

Accepted Answer

We are a Medicaid preferred provider. That means Medicaid patients do not pay anything on the date of service. The dental or medical office is responsible for checking to ensure that the patient is eligible for Medicaid on the day of service, as their eligibility can vary from month to month. We bill Medicaid and receive those payments directly for our anesthesia services, separate from your own Medicaid dental billing.  
 
Medicaid Dental is also known as MCNA, Premier Access, and Fee for Service. Medicaid Heath is also known as Healthy U and SelectCare.

Question 5

Is Care Credit an acceptable form of payment?

Accepted Answer

Care Credit may be used in the following manner. The dental office must agree to bill and process the Care Credit payment for anesthesia and then provide payment for the anesthesia with an office check on the date of service (minus the Care Credit fee of either 5.9% or 9.9%). The patient must agree to a term of payment of 12 months or less.

Question 6

Do you accept Medicare?

Accepted Answer

We are not Medicare providers. If a patient has Medicare, they must pay on the date of service.

Question 7

Do you accept CHIP Insurance?

Accepted Answer

CHIP insurance does not cover dental anesthesia. However, we give patients with CHIP insurance a $100 per hour discount. IV sedation is $250 per hour, and general anesthesia is $300 per hour.

Question 8

What are your prices for IV sedation?

Accepted Answer

IV sedation is $400 per hour, with a one-hour minimum charge. After the first hour, we charge in fifteen-minute increments. 
 
Example: A 45-minute is $400, while a 90-minute case is $600.

Question 9

What are your prices for general anesthesia?

Accepted Answer

General anesthesia (intubation) is $400 per hour, with a one-hour minimum charge. After the first hour, we charge in fifteen-minute increments.
 
Example: A 45-minute is $400, while a 90-minute case is $600.

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