NEW PreAuths and eClaims Requiring Attachments
Here is how to send an attachment with an eClaim:
Step 1: Create the attachment in DentalXChange
- BEFORE efiling your claim that requires an attachment from Tops, you will need to create a stand-alone attachment claim in DentalXChange.
- Log in to DentalXChange: https://register.dentalxchange.com/reg/login?0 or go to Matrix>eClaim Statuses
- Navigate to the Dashboard.
- From the Claims menu, click Attachments.
- Click Stand Alone Attachments.
- Complete the Stand Alone Attachment details.
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To locate the Provider Claim ID required for the stand-alone attachment, go to Matrix>Claims and locate your claim that requires an attachment.

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Under the Release the Attachment heading, select the radio button labeled When DentalXChange receives my claim.

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Enter the Provider Claim ID associated with the corresonding claim in Tops


- Click Continue.
- On the next page, select from the following options:
- Add a Narrative
- Upload Image
- Capture Image
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IMPORTANT: Make a note of the Attachment ID at the top of the image list.

- Click Submit.
Step 2: e-File the claim in Tops Ortho
- Go to Matrix>Claims> Claims>Unsent Ready to File Claims and locate the claim.
- Right-click the claim and select Edit Claim. Enter the Attachment ID in the Additional Comments field.
- Place a checkmark in the box to the left of the claim.
- Click e-File Checked Claims.
- If your Tops Ortho claim reflects a Clearinghouse Accepted status, it means that DentalXChange has received the patient's claim, submitted the claim to the payer, and submitted the stand-alone attachment.
- Make sure to follow the status of the claim in DentalXChange!



