Create or Update Your CAQH ProView Profile By May 1

DDAZ is now using the ADA credentialing service, CAQH ProView, to re-credential network dentists. Please create/update your CAQH ProView profile and authorize DDAZ access to your data by May 1. To view the CAQH Quick Reference Guide, click here.

No Obligation IT Security Assessment

Click to view what Delta Dental of Arizona Board Member Dr. Rich Higgs says he learned through our no cost IT security assessment. Medix Dental’s report outlines risks, and a plan for remedying concerns. While it is their specialty, there is no obligation to use Medix’s services following the assessment. After watching the video, visit medixdental.com/deltadentalaz to sign up for your free IT security review.

Avoid Return Of Claims For Inaccuracies

Due to national data accuracy and privacy standards, DDAZ will no longer correct incomplete or inaccurate paper claims. Instead, all inaccurate or incomplete submissions will be returned and will not be processed until corrected. Electronic claims are already being sent back to your clearinghouse for corrections. To avoid delays in processing and payment, please refer to these step-by-step instructions for submitting claims.

New “Not Billable to Patient” Terminology

Delta Dental Plans Association and the ADA have come to an agreement to replace the term “disallow” with the phrase “not billable to the patient.” While this does not change Delta Dental policies, the new terminology provides more clarity to members and dentists, and better aligns with the industry.