Remote Dental Billing Jobs (Claims, Coding & Insurance)
Process dental insurance claims from home. Most positions pay $18–$28/hr and prefer dental office experience, though entry-level roles exist with training provided.
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Quick Facts
- Dental billing is more specialized than general medical billing, meaning less competition and better pay once you understand CDT codes and dental insurance nuances.
- Many small dental practices outsource billing entirely, creating consistent remote opportunities. You can work for one practice or handle billing for multiple offices.
- No clinical license required, but dental office experience helps tremendously. Even front desk or dental assistant experience translates well to billing roles.
Your Career Journey
A Day in the Life
Your morning starts by logging into the practice management system and reviewing the claim queue—maybe 20-30 claims need to be submitted from yesterday's appointments. You'll verify each claim has the correct CDT codes, patient information, and provider details before submitting electronically. Mid-morning, you switch to following up on denied claims: calling insurance companies, checking claim status on portals, and resubmitting with corrections or additional documentation. After lunch, you post payments that came in overnight—insurance checks and patient payments—making sure everything balances. You might spend an hour appealing a few denied claims, writing justification letters with clinical notes attached. Throughout the day, you'll answer questions from the dental office via email or Slack about insurance coverage or outstanding balances. Most days are predictable and end when your task list is clear, though month-end can get busier with reporting.
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Daily Responsibilities
Daily tasks for remote dental billing specialists typically include:
- Submit dental insurance claims electronically using practice management software
- Review claims for accuracy, ensuring correct CDT codes match treatment provided
- Follow up on unpaid or denied claims with insurance companies via phone and portal
- Post insurance payments and patient payments to correct accounts
- Process pre-authorizations for major procedures (crowns, bridges, implants, ortho)
- Appeal denied claims with supporting documentation and provider notes
- Generate aging reports and identify outstanding accounts receivable issues
- Communicate with dental offices about billing questions, missing information, or payment delays
Requirements
Most remote dental billing positions require:
Must Have
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- 1–2 years of dental office experience (front desk, assistant, or billing)
- Strong understanding of dental terminology and common procedures
- Knowledge of CDT codes (Current Dental Terminology) and dental insurance basics
- Reliable high-speed internet (minimum 10 Mbps) and HIPAA-compliant workspace
- Proficiency with dental practice management software (Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or similar)
Nice to Have
- Certified Dental Biller (CDB) or similar certification from AADOM or DANB
- Experience with insurance portals (Delta Dental, Cigna, MetLife, Aetna)
- Understanding of PPO, HMO, and fee-for-service dental insurance structures
- Familiarity with appeals processes and claim resubmission best practices
- Previous experience with accounts receivable management or collections
- Bilingual (Spanish) - can add $2-3/hr to base pay in many markets
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