Fee Schedule Method vs. Allowed Amount Method in Dentrix

The High Performing Dental Team · #85 Fee Schedules vs. Allowed Amounts in Dentrix

In this episode of The High-Performing Dental Team, Dayna Johnson explains two methods for generating accurate insurance estimates in Dentrix when you're in-network with dental plans: the fee schedule method and the allowed amount method.

The fee schedule method posts contracted fees directly to the ledger and treatment plan, giving you net production data and more predictable patient estimates.

In contrast, the allowed amount method uses full office fees on the ledger but calculates estimates based on entered allowed amounts, offering gross production figures and requiring manual adjustments after EOBs.

Dayna emphasizes that Dentrix can produce accurate estimates if the software is properly configured—despite what some may say in online forums.

She also highlights an updated ADA guide on terminating insurance contracts and encourages practices to explore their Dentrix tools fully for better front-to-back communication and financial clarity.