Claims processing tips

Follow these tips and guidelines to enable Delta Dental to process your claims quickly and efficiently.

• General processing tips
• Electronic claims tips
• Check ID to help avoid patient identity theft
• Increase your chance for rapid claims payment
• Suggestions for submitting pre-treatment estimates
• When to send x-rays
• How to show fee discounts on claim forms
• How digitized x-rays can speed up claims processing
• Dual coverage: coordinating claim submission and claims processing tips
• Understanding the National Provider Identifier (NPI) (PDF)