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HMAA Online: FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions: Dental Providers
Following are the most common questions we receive from providers about the HMAA/HWMG network. If you have a question that isn’t addressed here, feel free to Contact Us.
- How can I join the HMAA/HWMG Network?
- How do I update my information with HMAA/HWMG?
- Where should I send my claims?
- Who should I contact for questions regarding my contract, fee schedules, and other provider-related services?
- How do I obtain a copy of the Provider Administrative Procedure Manual and/or Dental Processing Guidelines?
- What dental services require pre-certification?
- What dental services require pre-determination?
- How do I get a list of specialists to refer my patients to?
- What electronic tools does HMAA/HWMG offer to providers?
- How can I join the HMAA/HWMG Network?
Simply complete and submit our Provider Contracting Application
- How do I update my information with HMAA/HWMG?
To update your name, Tax Identification Number, specialty, address, billing address, etc., or to add or terminate a practitioner from your practice:
- Complete a Provider Add, Delete, or Change Form and fax it to (808) 591-0463 or mail it to 737 Bishop Street, Suite 1200, Honolulu, HI 96813
- Call our Provider Services Department at (808) 591-0088 ext. 304 or Toll-Free at (800) 621-6998 ext. 304; or
- Email our Provider Services Department at ProviderServices@hmaa.com
- Where should I send my claims?
HMAA/HWMG accepts claims electronically through our partnerships with DentalXChange and TESIA-PCI clearinghouse. DentalXChange (Payor ID 48330) offers the following services through their ClaimConnect solutions suite:
- Direct Data Entry solution at no cost to you
- Compatible with nearly every PMS solution for batch submissions
- No maintenance or software fees
- Detailed on-line reporting and claims tracking
For more information, you may contact DentalXChange at (800) 576-6412 ext. 455 or register online.
TESIA-PCI (Payor ID TFQ61) also accepts claims from the following:
- Dentrix/NIS (practice management software)
- Renaissance Systems & Services (RSS)
- Softdent
- Inova (Software Creations)
- PracticeWorks
- CareStream
- QSI
- SecureEDI/ANS
For more information, you may contact TESIA-PCI at (800) 724-7240 or register online. If you cannot send claims electronically, you may send paper claims to the following address:HMAA/HWMG P.O. Box 32580 Honolulu, HI 96803-2580
- Who should I contact for questions regarding my contract, fee schedules, and other provider-related services?
Please contact our Provider Services Department for questions regarding your contract, fee schedules, changes to practice locations or contact information, and other provider-related services (Online for Providers, electronic claims submission, etc.). Our Provider Services team strives to make it easy to do business with us and is available Monday through Friday, 8 am-5 pm.
- Phone: (808) 591-0088 ext. 304 or (800) 621-6998 ext. 304
- Email: ProviderServices@hmaa.com
- Fax: (808) 591-0463
- Mail: 737 Bishop Street, Suite 1200, Honolulu, HI 96813
Please call us if you would like to schedule an in-office training for your staff.
For all other inquiries, please contact our Customer Service Center Monday through Friday, 8 am-4 pm at:
- How do I obtain a copy of the Provider Administrative Procedure Manual and/or Dental Processing Guidelines?
Our Provider Administrative Procedure Manual is an extension of your provider agreement and includes important information about our policies and procedures. In our Providers Forms and Information, a copy of the manual is available under the Administrative Procedure Manuals section and the procedure guidelines are available under the Claim Codes & Guidelines section.
- What dental services require pre-certification?
Dental procedures requiring ASC or inpatient setting requires pre-certification.
- What dental services require pre-determination?
Although they are not mandatory, pre-determinations are highly recommended for services over $300.
- How do I get a list of specialists to refer my patients to?
You may go to our Provider Directory to obtain a list of specialists in our network in Hawaii and the Mainland.
- What electronic tools does HMAA/HWMG offer to providers?
HMAA/HWMG offers a suite of electronic tools for free to our participating providers to maximize efficiency for your practice.
Let us know how we can improve on our tools and services by completing a Satisfaction Survey.
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