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Dental Billing Specialist Certification

12 modules from onboarding to advanced billing. Interactive, self-paced, available across all locations.

12
Modules
4 wk
Duration
3
Countries
You are here Module 4: Dental Insurance Verification — 8 sections, 6 interactive activities
Foundation — Week 1
1

Welcome to SupportDDS Complete

Company mission, ZimWorX culture, team structure, your role

2

Understanding US Dental Healthcare Complete

How dental insurance works, plan types, the patient-dentist-insurer triangle

3

HIPAA Compliance Essentials Complete

Protected health information, responsibilities, violations, penalties

Core Skills — Weeks 2–3
4

Dental Insurance Verification In Progress

The complete verification process — 12-field checklist, payer calls, coverage details, documentation

5

CDT Codes & Dental Procedures Locked

Common procedure codes, categories, what each procedure involves

6

Reading & Creating EOBs Locked

Explanation of Benefits breakdown, identifying discrepancies

7

Claims Submission & Tracking Locked

Electronic vs. paper claims, lifecycle, follow-up protocols

Advanced Skills — Weeks 3–4
8

Coordination of Benefits Locked

Dual coverage rules, primary vs. secondary, birthday rule

9

Credentialing & Provider Enrollment Locked

Enrolling dentists in networks, CAQH profiles, re-credentialing

10

Payer-Specific Rules Locked

Delta Dental, MetLife, Cigna, Aetna — each payer's quirks and portals

Quality & Communication — Week 4
11

Common Errors & How to Avoid Them Locked

Top verification mistakes, claim denials, self-audit checklists

12

Working with US Dental Practices Locked

Communication, time zones, email etiquette, cultural awareness