🎯 Dentrix Insurance Setup: Fee Schedule vs. Allowed Amount — Which Is Right for Your Practice?

In this episode of The High Performing Dental Team podcast, Dentrix expert Dayna Johnson breaks down the two most common methods of insurance setup in Dentrix:

✔️ The Fee Schedule Method

✔️ The Allowed Amount Method

👉 If you're a front office manager, billing coordinator, or practice owner struggling to understand how these settings affect production reports, patient billing, and insurance estimates, this episode is your go-to resource.

Dayna explains the pros and cons of each method, including how your choice impacts Medicaid billing, non-covered services, and accurate reporting. Plus, she shares why consistency is everything when it comes to Dentrix insurance workflows.

📌 Key Takeaways:

The difference between Fee Schedule vs. Allowed Amount in Dentrix

When to use each method (especially for Medicaid or state-specific rules)

Why consistency improves reporting accuracy and team confidence

How understanding EOBs and adjustments prevents costly mistakes

Where to get hands-on Dentrix training for your team

⏱️ Chapters:

00:00 – Understanding Dentrix Insurance Setup Methods

04:41 – Choosing Between Fee Schedule and Allowed Amount

09:21 – Pros and Cons of Each Method

14:20 – Final Thoughts + Training Resources

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