Submitting an orthodontic claim

If you are submitting a claim or pre-treatment estimate that includes orthodontic procedures (codes 8000-8999), you must record additional information on the Ortho Details tab of the Claims Entry screen.

1. Click Yes for Orthodontic Treatment.
2. If the orthodontic appliance has already been placed, enter the placement date in the Ortho. Date Placed field in the format mm/dd/yyyy.
3. Enter the Number of Active Months in the treatment plan.
4. Return to the Claim Entry - Treatment Details screen by clicking the return to Treatment Details link, or click on another tab to add other types of information.

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Required information on a claim

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