Dental billing and claims management — from submission to payment
Dental billing software that centralizes claim submission, ERA reconciliation, patient payments, and revenue cycle management in one cloud platform — across every location you operate.
Most dental practices still log into a separate clearinghouse portal to correct claim details, then update their PMS to match. tab32’s dental claims management eliminates that double-entry — correct within the platform and retransmit in one touch. One system for charting, claims, payments, and patient billing.
What makes dental billing so complex?
Dental revenue cycle management involves dozens of handoffs between clinical, administrative, and financial teams. When those handoffs cross system boundaries, errors and delays compound.
Clearinghouse double-entry
Your team logs into the clearinghouse portal to correct claim details, then updates the PMS to match. Every correction happens twice — introducing delay, errors, and wasted time.
Manual ERA posting
Bulk insurance payments arrive with dozens of line items. Matching each payment to the right claim, the right patient, and the right procedure — by hand — is where billing teams spend the most hours.
Disconnected patient billing
Patient responsibility, payment plans, and outstanding balances often live outside the claims system. Front desk teams chase balances without seeing what insurance has already paid.
How does tab32 streamline dental claim submission?
Centralize your dental claims management across all locations. Standardize how teams submit claims, attach documentation, and track reimbursements — from a single view.
Batch processing and complex claims
Filter claims by date, provider, location, carrier, or status — then batch submit routine claims in bulk. For complex claims, define which procedure codes require attachments and guide your teams through the process with standardized workflows.
- ✓Batch submit routine claims across multiple locations
- ✓Attach radiographs and treatment notes directly to claims
- ✓Define attachment rules by procedure code to prevent incomplete submissions
- ✓Integrate treatment note narratives into claims for complex cases
- ✓Electronic submission via integrated clearinghouse — supporting the majority of insurance carriers
- ✓Track claim status from submission through payment
What is ERA reconciliation and how does tab32 automate it?
Dental ERA reconciliation matches insurance payments to the original claims at the line-item level. Review ERA data within tab32, post to your ledger, and recognize revenue faster.
Line-item reconciliation at scale
tab32 receives ERAs through integrated clearinghouse connections and displays payment details at the line-item level — procedure code, allowed amount, patient responsibility — so your billing team can review and post without toggling between systems. For high-volume practices, AI Auto-posting is available as a PiAI add-on to automate the posting step.
- ✓ERA data received via integrated clearinghouse
- ✓Line-item detail — not just bulk payment totals
- ✓Partial payment and adjustment identification
- ✓Review and post within the same platform as your claims
- ✓AI Auto-posting available (PiAI add-on)
How do patient payment plans work in tab32?
Collecting patient payments should be seamless for your patients and your team. tab32 integrates with Stripe for secure, modern payment processing — no separate payment portal, no manual follow-up.
Text-to-pay via Stripe
Send patients a secure payment link via text message. They tap, pay, and their ledger updates automatically — no staff involvement, no phone calls, no paper statements.
Credit cards on file
Securely save patient credit cards in the cloud via Stripe. Charge on demand or automatically — ideal for recurring treatment plans, copays, and outstanding balances.
Automated e-statements
Send patient billing statements automatically without follow-up from your front office team. Patients receive a clear, itemized bill and can pay online immediately.
Customizable payment plans
Create custom installment plans for orthodontics, whitening, periodontics, and other multi-visit treatments. Define the schedule, amounts, and duration — tab32 tracks payments and updates ledgers automatically.
Orthodontic billing — built into the same platform
Effectively manage ortho treatment plan billing with precise revenue recognition. View production values at each stage, automate ledger updates upon completion and payment reconciliation, and handle ortho-specific installment plans — all without a separate billing system.
Learn more about end-to-end orthodontics →How does AI enhance dental billing and claims?
tab32’s billing workflows are now powered by AI through PiAI — usage-based AI services that layer intelligence onto every step of your revenue cycle. Because billing, documentation, and clinical data share the same database, AI has the context it needs to work accurately.
Dental billing software for practices of every size
Whether you are a solo practice managing your own billing or a DSO with a centralized RCM team, tab32 scales with you.
Alpine
Full billing capabilities built into every Alpine plan — no add-ons, no modules to purchase. AI billing add-ons available through PiAI.
- ✓Claims submission and tracking
- ✓ERA data via integrated clearinghouse
- ✓Stripe integration for patient payments
- ✓Payment plans and e-statements
- ✓AI billing add-ons available (PiAI)
Summit
Centralized billing and RCM across all locations. One claims queue, one ledger view, one reconciliation workflow — for your entire group.
- ✓Everything in Alpine, plus:
- ✓Centralized claims queue across all locations
- ✓Cross-location billing team visibility
- ✓Multi-location ERA visibility
- ✓Group-level revenue reporting
Dental billing software — your questions answered
How does dental billing software improve collections?
tab32 keeps charting, claims, and patient billing in one system — no separate clearinghouse portal, no double-entry. Batch processing speeds up routine claims, ERA data flows directly into the platform for review, and patient-facing features like text-to-pay reduce the time between treatment and payment.
What is ERA reconciliation and how does tab32 automate it?
ERA (Electronic Remittance Advice) reconciliation matches insurance payments to original claims. tab32 receives ERA data through integrated clearinghouse connections and displays line-item detail for your billing team to review and post. For automated posting, AI Auto-posting is available as a PiAI add-on.
Can I batch process dental insurance claims?
Yes. tab32 lets you filter claims by multiple parameters — date range, provider, location, insurance carrier, claim status — and batch submit routine claims in bulk. This is especially valuable for multi-location dental groups where billing teams manage high volumes of claims across several offices from a single centralized view.
How do patient payment plans work in tab32?
tab32 supports customizable patient payment plans for treatments like orthodontics, whitening, and periodontics. You define the plan terms — installment amounts, schedule, and duration — and the system tracks payments and updates ledgers automatically. Patients can pay through Stripe-powered text-to-pay links or have their credit card on file charged on schedule, reducing front desk follow-up and improving collection rates.
Does tab32 integrate with dental clearinghouses?
tab32 integrates with dental clearinghouses — including DentalXChange and Vyne — supporting the majority of insurance carriers. Claims, attachments, and ERA data flow electronically without a separate clearinghouse login. Correct and retransmit within the platform in one touch.
How does AI improve dental billing and claims?
tab32 offers AI-powered billing through PiAI, its usage-based AI services. AI Auto-posting reads ERA data and posts payments to the correct line items automatically. AI Claims (coming soon) prepares claims informed by clinical documentation. Both are add-ons that integrate directly with tab32’s billing workflow.
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