Updates

Treatment for Cosmetic Purposes, or Due to Attrition or Wear

May 19, 2022

Cosmetic services are services requested by your patient that do not meet criteria outlined in plan benefits for insurance reimbursement. Examples include anterior crowns or veneers used to “straighten”, whiten, close/minimize gaps, or to alter the shape a

Get paid faster with Direct Deposit!

May 19, 2022

Easily sign-up for Direct Deposit! Do you want to receive claims payments faster? Delta Dental will send claim payments electronically to your designated bank account.

What is Coordination of Benefits (COB)?

May 19, 2022

Coordination of Benefits occurs when a patient has dental coverage under two or more plans. The coverage from the plans are coordinated so that the patient receives the maximum allowable benefits under each plan.

Save the Date

April 12, 2022

All participating providers are invited to attend Delta Dental of Kansas’ (DDKS) Annual Membership Meeting on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. at DDKS Corporate Headquarters, 1619 N. Waterfront Pkwy, Wichita, KS and via Zoom. Stay tuned for further d

2021 End of Year Updates:

December 21, 2021

The Dentist Handbook is an extension of the Participating Dentist Agreement.

Consultants Corner: CDT Code Additions, Revisions & Deletions / Changes to Orthodontic Coding

December 21, 2021

The American Dental Association (ADA) has published the new procedure codes for 2022. Changes include: 16 new codes, 6 deleted codes, 14 revisions and 10 editorial actions.

Keeping You Informed: Processing Policy Changes Beginning 1-1-22

December 21, 2021

D0251 - Extraoral posterior dental radiographic image - covered benefit and will be included in overall bitewing frequency policy D0330 - Panoramic radiographic image - age 6 and under limitation removed

Delta Dental Individual & FamilyTM Dental Plans - 2022 Plan Updates

December 21, 2021

2022 brochures for our individual and family plans have been mailed out to all participating dental offices.

Innovation Spotlight: New Peer-to-Peer Consultation Scheduling

December 21, 2021

You can now schedule a half hour claim consultation with one of our dental consultants to help answer any detailed questions you may have about specific dental procedures on a claim or predetermination that have not been approved.

Keeping You Informed: Noteworthy Group Dental Plan Changes Beginning 1-1-22

December 21, 2021

Please verify patient coverage and benefits each time your patient seeks treatment at your office.