DeltaCare USA Specialty Care Direct Referral Form (FRM_0027) at a glance
What it is: The DeltaCare USA Specialty Care Direct Referral Form: information for the referring dentist and specialist.
Who signs: Referring Dentist Signature and Date. Preauthorizing Specialist Signature and Date. Specialist Signature for Payment and Date.
A filled-in DeltaCare USA Specialty Care Direct Referral Form (FRM_0027) example: a dentist refers a child to a periodontist

How to fill out DeltaCare USA Specialty Care Direct Referral Form (FRM_0027), box by box
Information for the referring dentist and specialist
See the Dentist Handbook to verify enrollee benefits and that referral criteria have been met. For Direct Referral to a network specialist, complete the form and attach needed radiographs and charting. Send to the specialist either directly or by giving to the enrollee for the specialist. Note: This form is not required for referral to a contracted pediatric dentist. If unsure whether a network specialist is available, phone Customer Service department at 866-774-5595. For emergency specialty care, Customer Service can issue an Emergency Authorization Number over the telephone. If there is no local network specialist, and the enrollee needs non-emergency specialty care, mail this form and required radiographs/charting to Delta Dental. DeltaCare USA, Claims Department, P.O. Box 1810, Alpharetta, GA 30023.
Patient Name, Relationship and Date of Birth
Enter the Patient Name (First) (Middle) (Last) and check the Patient Relationship to Primary Enrollee/Subscriber: Self, Spouse, Child or Other.
Enter the Patient Date of Birth as Month / Day / Year.
Patient Covered by Any Other Dental Plan?
Check Yes or No for Patient Covered by Any Other Dental Plan?, then enter the Name and Address of Other Dental Plan, the Other Dental Plan Group # (Group Number) and the Amount Paid by Other Dental Plan.
Subscriber/PE
For the Subscriber/PE, enter the ID #, Name (First) (Middle) (Last), Daytime Telephone Number(s), Street Mailing Address, City, State Zip, Employer or Group Name and Group/DeltaCare USA Plan Number.
Referring Contract General Dentist or Pediatric Dentist
For the Referring Contract General Dentist or Pediatric Dentist, enter the DeltaCare USA Facility Number, Facility Name, Facility Street Address, Facility City, State ZIP and Facility Telephone.
Specialist Receiving Referral
For the Specialist Receiving Referral, enter the DeltaCare USA Facility Number (Or Enter “Non-Contracted”), Specialist Name, Specialist Street Address, Specialist City, State ZIP and Specialist Telephone.
Needed Specialist Type
Needed Specialist Type (check one): Endodontist, Oral Surgeon, Orthodontist or Periodontist.
Specialist Plan Status
Specialist Plan Status (check one): DeltaCare USA Contracted or Non-Contracted.
Referral Type
Referral Type (check one): Direct Referral to a DeltaCare USA network specialist, Preauthorized Referral for Routine Specialty Services(s) or Preauthorized Referral for Emergency Specialty Services(s).
Enter the DeltaCare USA Emergency Authorization Number with the Preauthorized Referral for Emergency Specialty Services(s).
Radiograph(s) Forwarded with This Form
For Radiograph(s) Forwarded with This Form, check Radiographs and enter How many?, check Full-mouth periodontal charting, or check Other, and check to DeltaCare USA or to Specialist.
Comments and Procedure Description
Enter Comments, then for each procedure enter the Procedure Number, Procedure Description, Tooth No., Quadrant, Arch, Surfaces and Enrollee's Copayment.
Date of Service and Specialist Fee are [RESERVED FOR SPECIALIST].
Total Fee and Patient Pays
Enter the Total Fee and Patient Pays.
Referring Dentist Signature
Referring Dentist Signature: In my professional judgment all services I have listed are needed and beyond the scope of a general or pediatric dentist. The information supplied herein is true and accurate.
Specialist Signature for Payment
Specialist Signature for Payment: The treatment listed was completed on the date(s) of service listed. All information I have provided concerning this case is true and accurate. Signature and Date.
More rules for DeltaCare USA Specialty Care Direct Referral Form (FRM_0027)
Note, all dental services listed may not be covered under all DeltaCare USA plans and referrals are subject to an enrollee's eligibility and plan‑specific benefits, limitations and exclusions. For further information, enrollees can refer to their Evidence of Coverage.
Sources
[1] FRM_0027 (rev. 08/24), DeltaCare USA Specialty Care Direct Referral Form, Delta Dental (the Official source link on this page).
