A new agreement between Dentrix Dental Systems, Inc. and Delta Dental Plan of New Jersey, Inc. today announced an agreement that will permitwill allow dental offices to send attachments with electronic claims sent within the DENTRIX practice management system. Effective immediately, dental offices may include digital or scanned electronic attachments, such as x-rays, perio charts, cosmetic presentations, or other images, with their claims. , This will further expediting expedite the electronic claims process by eliminating payment delays and providing payors with immediate claims information. It will also enable . The option to send attachments will give those dental offices to use utilizing high tech-tools to takefor digital x-rays and, photos, or to create cosmetic presentations. The option to send attachments with claims eliminates delays in payment by providing all pertinent information to the payor at the initial submission of the claim.
“The agreement between Dentrix Dental Systems and Delta Dental Plan of New Jersey demonstrates our dedicated efforts to connect providers and payors electronically,” said Travis Smith, Dentrix’s Manager of Payor Relations. “The ability to send attachments with electronic claims provides numerous benefits for the dentist and payor. andThis is expected to significantly improve processing efficiencies for both parties. We are pleased to be a key player in offering this service to more dentists.”
Accepting electronic attachments will aid Delta Dental Plan of New Jersey. asAs they company’s electronic claims volume increases, their electronic claim volume and significantly the new agreement will significantly decrease the Delta’s expenses associated with returning attachments to dental offices.
“Delta's goal has always been to process our claims in the most efficient and effective manner possible,” said Bruce Silverman, Senior Vice President of Claims and Customer Service for Delta Dental Plan of New Jersey. “We are excited that our agreement with Dentrix will enable us to achieve this goal.”
About Delta Dental Plan of New Jersey, Inc.
Delta Dental Plan of New Jersey, Inc. is New Jersey’s and Connecticut’s leading dental benefits carrier, providing coverage to more than one million people through contracts with employers in New Jersey and Connecticut. The Delta Dental Plan system is a national network of independently operated, not-for-profit dental service corporations specializing in providing dental benefits programs for employee groups throughout the country. For more information, visit us on the Web at www.deltadentalnj.com.
About Dentrix Dental Systems, Inc.
DENTRIX®, the flagship product of Dentrix Dental Systems, Inc., is recognized by most experts as the dental industry’s top practice management application. Dentrix boasts unparalleled customer support and is aggressive in its implementation of cutting-edge technologies into its core software. With more than 16 years of Windows development experience, DENTRIX has more than 20,502 installations in North America and select locations around the world. When DENTRIX was first released in 1989, it pioneered the philosophy of the fully integrated practice, where data seamlessly flows from the operator to the front desk and back again. A “makes-sense” workflow, robust practice management features, leading-edge clinical tools, and extensive customization options make DENTRIX the most powerful and flexible practice management system available. Dentrix Dental Systems, Inc. is a Henry Schein, Inc., company (www.henryschein.com Nasdaq:HSIC) and is located on the World Wide Web at www.dentrix.com.
About Henry Schein, Inc.
Henry Schein, Inc. is the largest distributor of healthcare products and services to office-based healthcare practitioners in the combined North American and European markets. Recognized for its excellent customer service and low prices, the Company serves more than 400,000 customers worldwide, including dental practices and laboratories, physician practices and veterinary clinics, as well as government and other institutions.