Updates

Consultants Corner: Periodontics

October 11, 2022

In January 2017, ADA CDT created code D4346 - scaling in the presence of generalized moderate or severe gingival inflammation – full mouth, after oral evaluation.

Peer-to-Peer Claim Consultation Scheduling

July 26, 2022

Last year, based on your feedback, DDKS created an easy platform to offer access to a Dental Consultant to help answer any detailed questions you may have about specific dental procedures on a claim or predetermination that has not been approved.

Delta Dental of Kansas’ In-the-Chair Hotline

July 26, 2022

We listened to your feedback on how to make understanding your patients' benefits easier and created the Provider In-the-Chair Hotline to provide immediate DDKS member benefit information for patients in your chair.

Did You Know? Delta Dental of Kansas Policy for 4341/4342

July 26, 2022

Effective January 1, 2020 for all groups, Delta Dental of Kansas updated our scaling and root planing process policies.

Consultants Corner: Oral Cancer Exam

July 26, 2022

April 2022 was designated Oral Cancer Awareness Month. As dentists, it is very important that we make sure we incorporate an oral cancer exam into our comprehensive and periodic exams.

Predeterminations:

July 26, 2022

A predetermination of benefits (or pre-treatment estimate) is a helpful tool that allows you and your patient to know estimated benefits, eligibility and financial responsibility in advance of completed treatment.

Claim Filing Tips:

July 26, 2022

When you submit your claims online, we can process your claims quicker than if submitted by mail, and when you are enrolled in direct deposit, Delta Dental will send claim payments electronically to your designated bank account.

Coordination of Benefits (COB)

July 26, 2022

When a patient has dual insurance coverage, the two insurance companies will, in most cases, “coordinate benefits” for the patient – this process is called Coordination of Benefits.

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.