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Featured Dental Procedure term:
Periodontal Maintenance: Cleaning of the teeth following periodontal treatment, includes perio charting. Procedure code 4910. Also known as a perio prophy or perio recall. Featured Dental Benefit term:
Nonduplication of Benefits: This may apply if a subscriber is eligible for benefits under more than one plan. A dental benefit contract provision relieving the third-party payer of liability for cost of services if the services are covered under another program. Distinct from a coordination of benefits provision, because reimbursement would be limited to the greater level allowed by the two plans, rather than a total of 100% of the charges. Also referred to as "benefit-less-benefit" or "carve-out". For more definitions see our complete online guide.
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