Configuring the Office Default Benefit Table

To configure default estimating for insurance:

Click File > Preferences > Insurance estimating. The Office Default Benefit Table window is displayed with the following code ranges:

00100— 0099900100— 00999 Diagnostic: Films and Exams
01000— 0199901000— 01999 Preventive: Cleanings and Fluoride
02000— 0237902000— 02379 Restorative: Anterior Resins and Normal Fillings
02380— 0239902380— 02399 Restorative: Posterior Resins
02400— 0269902400— 02699 Restorative: Inlay/Onlays
02700— 0299902700— 02999 Single Crowns
03000— 0399903000— 03999 Endodontics: Root Canals
04000— 0499904000— 04999 Periodontics: Scaling and Tooth Lengthening
05000— 0599905000— 05999 Prosthodontics: Removables and Dentures
06000— 0619906000— 06199 Implants
06200— 0699906200— 06999 Prosthodontics: Fixed and Bridges
07000— 0799907000— 07999 Oral Surgery and Extractions
08000— 0899908000— 08999 Orthodontics and Braces
09000— 0919909000— 09199 General Adjunctive Service and Emergency Palliative Treatment
09200— 0999909200— 09999 Professional Consultation and Miscellany
The default estimating percentages are merely a suggestion: different estimating percentages may be appropriate depending on your office’s filing practices.

Type the appropriate percentages for the specified code ranges in the % Paid column.
Type the appropriate annual and lifetime deductible amounts in the specified fields.
Select the appropriate adjustment code, secondary estimating, and code specific estimating as applicable for your practice.