How Where and When

How much does CODEplan cost
It costs £95 to register each CODEplan facility and goodwill owning dentist. If you are planning a private conversion the conversion mailing, printed brochure, application forms and all conversion consultancy and training is free. There is a fixed low administration charge to include all CODEplan services – just £1.10 per month per adult and 50p per child with no added tax. Optional dental accident, out of hours and emergency insurance is 68p per patient per month*. If you allow young children to be on a plan for no fee (under 4 or under 5, so long as the parents join) there will be no administration charge for them whilst they are free. If you are setting up a 'drip feed plan' The cost for printing 2500 plan brochures and 2500 patient application forms is £500.

CODEplan dentists are entitled to free CODE membership with over 350 patients, free Clinical Governance made Simple subscription with 500 patients and consultancy on developing private practice 1,000 patients. All CODEplan members benefit from the support of the CODE team and the services of CODEplan Marketing Solutions.

The patient pays CODEplan a £10 initial registration fee for adults, £5 for fee paying children and a £4 charge to reinstate a cancelled direct debit. Plan members must give three months notice of cancellation.

For further information, download a CODEplan Facility form which lists the full terms and conditions.

Transferring from another plan provider
Should you decide to transfer to your own-branded CODEplan we will make the process seamless and effortless. CODEplan will:

Assist you to collect your patient data and create the mailing list
Print free brochures to explain the reasons for the change
Print free application forms
Mail the approved letter and brochure with an application form to your patients
Carry out the transfer
Keep you informed of the progress
Guarantee to save you money on monthly charges

Success in private practice is more than just launching a plan
Successful conversion to private practice needs careful planning. Are the team good communicators? Are your fees set at the right level? Do you have appropriate ethical selling tools? Do you have a marketing plan? Does your practice branding reflect the standard of treatment provided to private patients? A successful practice should grow in profitability year-on-year to allow for investment in equipment, premises and staff training. CODEplan has the experience and systems to lead you through the steps of conversion and beyond.

What should I do next?
Call 01409 255 551 or email info@CODEplan.co.uk to arrange for a ‘no obligation’ appointment with a consultant.

*CODEplan is an appointed representatives of HFIS plc who is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority