Procedure codes, pay scale difference for specialists and general dentists?

[ddssmile]

Was wondering if a specialist ( pediatric dentist) would be paid more that a general dentist doing the same procedure . For eg occlusal composite on tooth #19? Or performing pulpotomy and Stainless steel crown on # K?

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[rbmdmd]

you can charge whatever you want in your office....insurances pay their own set fee and it doesn't change much while a pt without insurance pays what the office charges

 

[TJNova2011]

Was wondering if a specialist ( pediatric dentist) would be paid more that a general dentist doing the same procedure . For eg occlusal composite on tooth #19? Or performing pulpotomy and Stainless steel crown on # K?

x1 from above, FFS you may

volume is needed....

 

[chuckd303]

insurances reimburse at different rates if you are a specialist. a root canal done by a specialist will get a higher reimbursement than one done on the same tooth by a gp in the same zip code.

 

[ddssmile]

thanks

 

[punchdrunk7]

Here is a very useful website you can use to compare procedures by zip code and see the the insurance reimbursement rate
http://www.fairhealthconsumer.org/