Dental Insurance Verification Checklist: Benefits & Pre-authorization
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Patient Information Verification
Confirm patient demographics and insurance card details.
Patient First Name
Patient Last Name
Patient Date of Birth
Patient Phone Number
Patient Gender
Insurance Carrier
Insurance Card Details
Record policy number, group number, and subscriber information accurately.
Policy Number
Group Number
Subscriber's First Name
Subscriber's Last Name
Subscriber's Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)
Insurance Company Name
Insurance Card Type
Insurance Card Image (Front)
Eligibility Verification
Confirm patient's coverage status and plan type.
Coverage Status
Plan Type
Member ID (First 4 Digits)
Effective Date of Coverage
Waiting Period Applicable?
Days Remaining in Waiting Period (if applicable)
Benefit Summary Review
Identify covered services, limitations, and any waiting periods.
Annual Maximum Benefit
Deductible Amount
Coinsurance Percentage
Plan Type (e.g., PPO, HMO, Indemnity)
Specific Exclusions or Limitations
Waiting Period for Major Services?
Benefit Expiration Date
Pre-authorization Requirements
Determine if pre-authorization is needed for specific procedures.
Is Pre-authorization Required?
Procedure(s) Requiring Pre-authorization
Rationale for Pre-authorization (if applicable)
Estimated Cost of Procedure (for Pre-authorization)
Date Pre-authorization Request Submitted
Details of Communication with Insurance for Pre-authorization
Upload Pre-authorization Forms/Documentation
Coordination of Benefits (COB)
Assess if the patient has multiple insurance plans.
Primary Insurance Carrier
Secondary Insurance Carrier (if applicable)
Primary Insurance Claim Submission Order
Notes on Coordination of Benefits
COB Submission Method
Date of COB Contact
Out-of-Pocket Costs
Calculate patient's deductible, co-pay, and co-insurance.
Patient Deductible
Co-pay per Visit
Co-insurance Percentage
Maximum Annual Benefit
Services with Separate Co-pays
Deductible Waived?
Documentation & Record Keeping
Maintain records of verification attempts and results.
Verification Date
Policy Number (recorded)
Notes on Verification Process (e.g., phone call details, website used)
Verification Method
Authorization/Claim Number (if applicable)
Screenshot of online verification (optional)
Communication with Patient
Inform patient about insurance coverage and estimated costs.
Patient Informed About Coverage?
Notes on Coverage Explanation (if applicable)
Estimated Patient Cost (if known)
Coverage Questions?
Date of Coverage Discussion
Time of Coverage Discussion
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