A new version of the ADA Dental Claim Form is coming in 2024 that addresses a problem encountered when filing claims for services delivered by a "locum tenens" dentist -- one who is standing in for another while away from the practice for a short time. The form also provides space for reporting other data that can expedite timely claim adjudication and reimbursement as well as the national identifier assigned to third-party payers, known as payer ID. A sample 2024 claim form and its completion instructions are now posted at ADA Dental Claim Form | American Dental Association.
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