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Configuring the Office Default Benefit Table

To configure default estimating for insurance:

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

• 00100— 00999  Diagnostic: Films and Exams

• 01000— 01999  Preventive: Cleanings and Fluoride

• 02000— 02379  Restorative: Anterior Resins and Normal Fillings

• 02380— 02399  Restorative: Posterior Resins

• 02400— 02699  Restorative: Inlay/Onlays

• 02700— 02999  Single Crowns

• 03000— 03999  Endodontics: Root Canals

• 04000— 04999  Periodontics: Scaling and Tooth Lengthening

• 05000— 05999  Prosthodontics: Removables and Dentures

• 06000— 06199  Implants

• 06200— 06999  Prosthodontics: Fixed and Bridges

• 07000— 07999  Oral Surgery and Extractions

• 08000— 08999  Orthodontics and Braces

• 09000— 09199  General Adjunctive Service and Emergency Palliative Treatment

• 09200— 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.

2. Type the appropriate percentages for the specified code ranges in the % Paid column.

3. Type the appropriate annual and lifetime deductible amounts in the specified fields.

4. Select the appropriate adjustment code, secondary estimating, and code specific estimating as applicable for your practice.

Related Topics

Adding an Employer/Plan

Adding an Insurance Company

Configuring the PracticeWorks Software

Using the Configuration Utility

Setting the General Configuration Options

Configuring Digital Camera Import

Configuring the Auto Dialer

Entering Multiple Practice Addresses

Configuring Miscellaneous Settings

Configuring Practice Central Preferences

Setting Up Treatment Classes

Setting Up Appointment Books

Configuring Documents for Printing

Enabling the Service Tax

Understanding License Details