Insurance Denials for Fluoride Varnish and Well-Child Visits
Ashley M. Kranz, Yuji Mizushima, Annie Yu-An Chen, Kun Li, Andrew W. Dick, Kimberley H. Geissler
TL;DR
This study looks at how often insurance companies deny claims for fluoride varnish treatments and well-child visits for children in the US.
Contribution
The study provides new data on insurance claim denial rates for preventive dental and medical services for children.
Findings
Insurance claim denials for fluoride varnish treatment were found to be relatively common.
Well-child visit claims also faced notable denial rates, suggesting coverage issues for preventive care.
Abstract
This cross-sectional study examines rates of insurance claim denials for fluoride varnish treatment and well-child medical visits among US children.
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Taxonomy
TopicsFluoride Effects and Removal · Frailty in Older Adults · Dental Health and Care Utilization