{"id":151,"date":"2019-09-06T16:53:32","date_gmt":"2019-09-06T16:53:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bradybilling.com\/blog\/?p=151"},"modified":"2019-10-17T16:56:57","modified_gmt":"2019-10-17T16:56:57","slug":"why-its-best-to-be-in-network-with-medical-insurance-when-offering-sleep-apnea-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bradybilling.com\/blog\/why-its-best-to-be-in-network-with-medical-insurance-when-offering-sleep-apnea-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Why It\u2019s Best to Be In-Network with Medical Insurance When Offering Sleep Apnea Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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You\u2019ve made the decision to offer sleep apnea services\nbut don\u2019t want the hassle of trying to navigate medical insurance providers. Not\nonly is there the headache of processing claims and determining coverage but\ntrying to juggle the complexity that sleep apnea presents as both a dental and\nmedical condition can be enough for any dental professional to become\nfrustrated. However, if you want to successfully treat individuals with sleep\napnea, it\u2019s time to find out why being in-network\nwith medical insurance<\/a> is best for both you and your patients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How to Get In-Network Coverage?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first thing you should know is that it is well worth the\ntime it takes to receive in-network coverage. The second is that it can be very\ntime-consuming to call and work with medical insurance companies. Since you are\na busy dental professional who would rather spend their time treating and helping\npatients, a third-party billing company can alleviate the stress and time\nrestraints for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The process for getting in-network coverage for a patient in\nneed of oral appliance therapy is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Calling the patient\u2019s medical insurance\nprovider.<\/li>
  2. The insurance company will then search the\ndesignated area for any providers who might be in-network. <\/li>
  3. Since a majority of oral appliance therapy\nproviders are dentists, the likeliness for there to be anyone who is eligible\nto be in-network with medical insurance is slim, making it easier to receive coverage\nfor special instances in which a patient needs an oral appliance. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Why is Being In-Network Best?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Although considered to be a tedious and timely process,\nthere are many great benefits to offering in-network care to your patients.\nSome of these include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n