Short Description
A list of fixed fees that a dentist agrees to charge for specific procedures under a dental insurance contract.
Long Description
A fee schedule is a predetermined list of fees for dental services, set by an insurance company and agreed upon by in-network dentists. It outlines the maximum amount that an insurance provider will reimburse for each covered procedure.
Fee schedules help establish standardized pricing for dental treatments and prevent overcharging. Patients visiting an in-network dentist benefit from discounted rates, as these providers agree to accept the fee schedule as full payment (minus any deductibles, coinsurance, or copayments).
Patients should review their insurance provider’s fee schedule to understand cost expectations for covered procedures and avoid unexpected out-of-pocket expenses, especially when comparing in-network vs. out-of-network treatment costs.