The LEAT Clause: When Insurance Plays “Let’s Pretend That’s Good Enough”

The LEAT Clause: When Insurance Plays “Let’s Pretend That’s Good Enough”by: Benjamin TuineiPublished on: 05/03/2026

The LEAT clause lets insurance downgrade treatment plans and leave your practice explaining the gap.

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The LEAT Clause: When Insurance Plays “Let’s Pretend That’s Good Enough”

D4346: The “Not a Prophy” Code Everyone’s Afraid to Use (And Why Your Practice’s Bottom Line Is Begging You To)

D4346: The “Not a Prophy” Code Everyone’s Afraid to Use (And Why Your Practice’s Bottom Line Is Begging You To)by: Benjamin TuineiPublished on: 09/01/2026

D4346 is often avoided, but using it correctly protects documentation, collections, and clinical integrity.

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D4346: The “Not a Prophy” Code Everyone’s Afraid to Use (And Why Your Practice’s Bottom Line Is Begging You To)

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