See exactly how much revenue your practice is losing to PPO insurance write-offs. Takes less than 60 seconds.
PPO write-offs are the difference between your full (UCR) fees and the amount the PPO plan allows you to charge. If your fee for a crown is $1,200 but the PPO allows $720, the $480 difference is a "write-off" — revenue you can never collect.
This calculator provides an estimate based on industry averages. Your actual write-offs may vary by plan, procedure mix, and region. For a precise analysis, review your actual fee schedules against your UCR fees. The calculator uses a simplified model — real-world results from practices in our community typically find the actual numbers are within 10-15% of this estimate.
Yes. According to industry data and surveys of dental practices, the average PPO write-off ranges from 38-48%, with 42-45% being the most common range. Some plans (especially Delta Dental PPO) can have write-offs exceeding 50% for certain procedures.
Absolutely. Data from thousands of practices shows that when done strategically, most practices retain 70-90% of their patients after dropping a PPO plan. The key is proper communication, timing, and having an alternative like an in-house membership plan. Our community has extensive resources on exactly how to do this.
No — that's rarely recommended. The strategic approach is to start with the plan that has the worst reimbursement rates and the fewest patients. This minimizes risk while building confidence and refining your process. Most practices phase out plans over 12-36 months.