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EOB & Claim Math
The EOB comes from the dental plan; the bill comes from the dental office. They should be compared before assuming either one is the final answer.
Short Answer
An EOB explains how the plan processed a claim. The dental office bill reflects the provider account and may change after corrections, reprocessing, or additional information.
Why This Happens
Many patient-balance questions start because the EOB and office bill are treated as the same document even though they answer different questions.
Patient wants to know whether the EOB or the dental office bill is the final balance.
What To Check
Fast check: Compare the EOB patient responsibility, office balance, submitted fee, allowed amount, plan payment, adjustments, and whether insurance processing is complete.
GDCS Next Step
If the EOB and dental bill differ, ask which items remain outstanding and whether insurance processing is complete before paying without clarity.
Not sure what your EOB or dental bill is really saying? GDCS reviews dental EOBs, bills, estimates, and claim documents to explain what appears to have happened and what questions to ask next. Upload your documents and get a clear claim explanation for $25.
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