Why D0150 Is Secretly the Most Profitable Code in Dentistry (If You Know How to Use It Right)

August 02, 2025
Topics: Dental
Written by: Keilani

Raise your hand if D0150 makes your front desk break out in hives.

That’s right — D0150 is the unsung hero of your practice:
The comprehensive oral evaluation that sets up every treatment plan, every crown, every veneer, every six-month cleaning cycle.

It’s the mighty domino that topples the money tree… if you’re smart.

But here’s the rub: insurance companies treat D0150 like a pesky speed bump. They underpay. They nickel and dime. They limit how often you can bill it.

Meanwhile, you’re the one doing the heavy lifting.

So what if — and stick with me here — you STOPPED giving D0150 away to insurance clowns and instead used it as a REVENUE ENGINE to fuel loyal patients, bigger treatment plans, and unstoppable Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR)?

Let’s roll.


Meet Dr. Olivia ✨

Five years ago, Dr. Olivia dreaded new patient visits because:

  • D0150 reimbursement: a laughable $60–$80.

  • Complex cases: unpaid chair time.

  • Patients ghosted when insurance refused to cover a second “new patient exam.”

Cue burnout, unpaid hours, and Friday wine nights to cope.

Then she found BoomCloud™ and got radical:
She bundled D0150 into a slick membership plan. Patients paid HER monthly — no insurance dictating how often they could come in or how much to pay.

Twelve months later:
✅ 420 active members
✅ $13,800 in locked Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR)
✅ $165,600 in guaranteed Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR)
✅ 2X increase in treatment plan acceptance because patients felt invested.

She used that predictable income to pay off her CBCT loan and reward her team with surprise bonuses. Boom.


Imagine your practice if:
D0150 always paid full fee.
No insurance rejections.
No unpaid new patient consults.
Patients loyal for life, paying monthly for your expertise.

This is not a dream — it’s a BoomCloud™ Membership Plan in action.

One platform. Automated billing. Auto-renewals. Full control.


Here’s your “ah-ha” moment

Patients don’t care about D0150 — they care about TRUST.

When you lock D0150 inside a membership plan, you’re selling peace of mind:

  • Free or included new patient exams.

  • Cleanings.

  • X-rays.

  • Loyalty perks.

Patients stick with you longer, spend more, and happily say yes to bigger cases because they trust you — not their insurance rep.

That’s the Dan Kennedy secret: predictable cash flow + predictable buying behavior.


The Stats:

Patients with membership spend 2–4X MORE per year.
BoomCloud™ offices average $10k–$20k in MRR after a year.
Insurance delays? Gone. 45-day AR becomes instant cash flow.
Practices see 60–70% less insurance dependency.

Your D0150 sets this in motion.


Dr. Olivia’s D0150 Playbook:

Before BoomCloud™:
❌ $85 from insurance for 90-minute new patient visit.
❌ High no-show rate for consults.
❌ 50% treatment plan acceptance.

After BoomCloud™:
✅ D0150 included in her Smile Club plan.
✅ 87% conversion of consults to paying members.
✅ $13,800 MRR covers 70% of monthly overhead.
✅ Patients trust her recommendations, not insurance games.

She now calls D0150 her “profit switch.”


How to Bundle D0150 for Maximum Profit:

Use this 3-tier template (copy-paste it, thank me later):

Tier 1: New Patient Starter Plan

  • D0150 — Comprehensive Exam (once per year)

  • D1110 — Adult Cleaning (2x/year)

  • D0274 — 4 Bitewings

  • 10% off all additional treatment

Tier 2: Total Care Plan

  • Everything in Tier 1 +

  • D0431 — Oral Cancer Screening

  • D1206 — Fluoride for adults

  • 15% off major procedures

Tier 3: VIP Smile Club

  • Everything in Tier 2 +

  • Free whitening trays

  • Emergency exam included

  • 20% off ortho, cosmetics, implants

BoomCloud™ sets this up in minutes: pricing, billing, renewals, compliance — done.


How to Sell It Like a Pro:

Here’s your front desk magic line (tested & proven):

“Mr. Smith, our Smile Club covers your full new patient exam (D0150), all your cleanings, X-rays, and gives you big discounts on big work — for one low monthly fee. Most patients save $300–$800 a year. Should I enroll you today?”

7 out of 10 say yes on the spot.


✅ Must-Bundle Codes with D0150:

✔️ D0150 — New Patient Exam
✔️ D1110 — Cleaning
✔️ D0274 — Bitewings
✔️ D0431 — Oral Cancer Screening
✔️ D1206 — Fluoride
✔️ D4910 — Perio Maintenance (if needed)

These are loyalty magnets. Insurance fights them. Memberships make them bulletproof.


FAQs

What is D0150?
It’s the ADA code for a comprehensive new patient exam — the full deep dive to diagnose everything in a new mouth.

Why put D0150 in a membership plan?
Because it locks in revenue upfront, builds loyalty, and turns one-time patients into lifetime patients.

Does BoomCloud™ handle the headache?
Absolutely. Billing, renewals, compliance — all on autopilot.

Will patients really pay monthly?
Of course. Americans are conditioned to love subscriptions. Netflix. Prime. Spotify. Smile Club? Same vibe.

Is this legal?
Yes — dental membership plans are legal in every state. BoomCloud™ keeps you compliant.


How to Win with D0150:

✅ Offer the plan to every new patient.
✅ Train your team to mention it on every call.
✅ Use BoomCloud™’s email templates and flyers.
✅ Celebrate every $1k in MRR — it’s your freedom fund.


Bottom Line:

You didn’t go to dental school to fight insurance bean counters over D0150.

Bundle it smartly.
Automate it with BoomCloud™.
Watch your practice thrive on predictable income, loyal patients, and stress-free Fridays.

This is how modern dentistry wins — with or without insurance.


Ready to Make D0150 Your Cash Engine?

Download the Million-Dollar Membership Plan Ebook

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Author Bio

Jordon Comstock is the Founder & CEO of BoomCloud™, a software that allows practice, clinic & spa owners to build, manage and scale a membership program. This helps practice & clinic owners to create recurring revenue & improve loyalty via membership programs. Jordon is passionate about Music, Hawaii, Healthcare businesses like: dentistry, optometry, med spas and massage spas. Schedule a demo of BoomCloud™ and learn how membership programs can improve your business. Here are more dental books to improve your practice

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