Child Dental Benefit Scheme - Claim via Unpaid

The following instructions relate to claiming Child Dental Benefit Scheme (CDBS) via Unpaid method, linked to a terminal. Note that the Rebate column in Treatment page shows the maximum Medicare Benefit for each item and unless manually updated each time a change occurs, they may be incorrect. To check a patient’s benefit cap balance, refer to Medicare. 

It is recommended each CDBS patients' file is setup per these instructions.

1. Click the navigation menu > Patients > Treatment page

2. With the CDBS items entered, go to Itemised Invoices toolbar > New Invoice Only

   1. In the Create Itemised Invoice window:

      1. Main Responsible Party: Insurance

      2. Send to: Child Dental Benefit Scheme

      3. Click MEDICARE

   2. In the Medicare Claim Details window:

      1. Claim Type: Unpaid

      2. Referral Override: Not Applicable

      3. Click SUBMIT

      4. Within the Create Itemised Invoice window:
         1. click SAVE
            

Links:

Child Dental Benefit Scheme - Enter Payment

Setup Patient File for Child Dental Benefit Scheme

Child Dental Benefit Scheme - Claim via Bulk Bill

Child Dental Benefit Scheme - Claim via Fully Paid

Child Dental Benefit Scheme - Claim via Part Paid