How plans work, fee schedules, coding, claims, denials and appeals, and running A/R.
6 lessons, about 60 minutes of reading in total. Free, no signup.
Plan types, maximums, deductibles, waiting periods, frequency limits, downgrades, missing tooth clauses, and coordination of benefits.
Start this lesson →Full fee vs allowed amount, contractual write-offs, out-of-network math, leased networks, and the annual fee review.
Start this lesson →How the CDT code set works, the codes you will use daily, and the documentation that supports them.
Start this lesson →Claim fields, clearinghouse rejections vs payer denials, attachments by procedure, and a daily claims routine.
Start this lesson →Reading an EOB and ERA, denial categories, appeal packets, narrative writing, and escalation paths.
Start this lesson →Aging buckets, insurance vs patient A/R, statement cadence, the collection ladder, and the consumer rules that apply.
Start this lesson →Work through the lessons in order. Each one ends with exercises you can do in your own office and five short questions to check yourself. Nothing here is a certification or a credential: it is free training material written to be genuinely useful on the job.
This guide is educational content and does not constitute legal, financial, tax, or clinical advice. Laws and regulations vary by state and change over time. Consult your own dental-specific attorney, CPA, and state dental board before acting.