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Coordination of Benefits
Another plan may be primary, the primary's payment was not applied correctly, or the claim belongs with a different payer under COB rules.
AR Guide explanation
What it means
The claim was received by the dental plan but benefits are not available under it. Submit the services to the patient's medical plan.
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Common denial category
Coordination of Benefits — Another plan may be primary, the primary's payment was not applied correctly, or the claim belongs with a different payer under COB rules.
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Common causes
- Service billed to the wrong plan type
- Dental plan does not cover the service
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What AR should verify
- Confirm the service belongs under the medical benefit
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Recommended action
- Submit to the correct medical plan
About this guidance: Note
AR Guide knowledge is general reference content written by our team — it is not payer-specific policy and never replaces the payer’s documentation or your contract. Always confirm specifics with the payer.