UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Dental Benefit Matrix

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1 UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Dental Benefit Matrix PROVIDER WEB PORTAL: uhcproviders.com Verify eligibility, procedure history, electronically submit claims, authorizations, retro-review, and upload required documents including radiographs, clinical, general anesthesia logs, etc. directly through your secure provider portal. Contact the provider toll free number to request FREE ONLINE TRAINING for your staff today. Provider Toll-Free: Electronic Payer ID: GP133 Important Addresses Prior Authorization & Retro-Review P.O. Box 2020 Milwaukee, WI Claims P.O. Box 2185 Milwaukee, WI Corrected Claims P.O. Box 541 Milwaukee, WI Claims Disputes 1 E. Washington St, Suite 900 Phoenix, AZ 85004

2 Members age Routine dental services are covered. Members 21 years of age and older - - (Arizona Long Term Care System) only - Routine dental services are covered up per member per contract year. This includes both DD (Developmentally Disabled) and LTC (Long Term Care) plan members. - Dental (Acute, CRS, DD and LTC) - $1000 per member per contract year for emergency dental services (This is in addition to the $1000 per year for DD and LTC members. DD and LTC members receive $1000 per contract year for routine dental care and $1000 per contract year for emergency dental care). *Dental emergency is defined as an acute disorder of oral health resulting in severe pain and/or infection as a result of pathology or trauma. -ADDITIONAL BENEFIT - Medical and surgical services furnished by dentists which are covered for members 21 years of age and older and are not subject to the $1000, must be related to the treatment of a medical condition such as (1)acute pain (excluding Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ) pain) (2) infection, or (3) fracture of the jaw The services qualify if -they may be performed under State law by either a physician or by a dentist, and -the services would be considered physician services if furnished by a physician These covered services include a limited problem focused examination of the oral cavity, required radiographs, complex oral surgical procedures such as treatment of maxillofacial fractures, administration of an appropriate anesthesia and the prescription of pain medication and antibiotics. Members can receive these services even if they have used their $1000 annual benefit. Diagnosis and treatment of TMJ is not covered except for reduction of trauma. Services for transplant and cancer cases are not subject to the adult emergency dental $1000. Pre-transplant Pre-transplant recipients may receive additional dental treatment in preparation for an organ transplant. All pre-transplant services must be pre-authorized; including initial full exam and x-rays. The member must ask his or her case worker to contact dental department administrative/clinical staff directly to request a pre-authorization for full exam, and x-rays prior to dental visit. Cancer of the head, neck, or jaw Members are eligible for prophylactic extractions of teeth in preparation for radiation treatment. DISCLAIMER: PRE AUTHORIZATION IS NOT A GUARANTEE OF PAYMENT. MEMBER MUST BE ELEGIBLE FOR SERVICES ON DATE OF SERVICE. RETROSPECTIVE REVIEW OF TREATMENT IS NOT A GUARANTEE OF PAYMENT. CODES NOT LISTED ARE NON COVERED. AHCCCS PERIODICALLY MAKES CHANGES TO COVERED SERVICES AND THIS DOCUMENT MAY NOT BE THE MOST UP TO DATE INFORMATION. PLEASE VERIFY COVERED DENTAL SERVICES IN THE AMPM. Arizona Long Term Care System C Covered Service LTC Long term Care N Non covered Service DD Developmentally Disabled /C RR Covered only with prior authorization or retro review CRS Children s Rehabilitative Services *( treatment does not require prior authorization but is subject to retro-review upon claim submission) 2

3 D0120 Periodic oral evaluation established patient C C N N Benefit once every six months Not billable within three months of original exam date for the same tooth/quad Clinical required with claim D0140 Limited oral evaluation problem focused C C C RR C submission Benefit once every six months Oral evaluation for patient under 3 years of age, C *concurrent fluoride varnish placement D0145 and counseling with primary caregiver (Age 0 2) N N N required for all patients under age three Can only be billed once per lifetime per member for each provider group/treating location (unless member has not had a visit in 36 months) D0150 Comprehensive oral evaluation new or established patient C C N N Detailed and Extensive Oral Evaluation D0160 Problem Focused, By Report C C N N D0171 Re evaluation Post operative Office Visit C C N C comprehensive Periodontal Evaluation New or Allowed once every twelve months D0180 Established Patient N N x rays, narrative and periodontal charting Not billable by dentist Not billable within 6 months of D0120, D0190 Screening of a Patient (APDH only) C C N N D0145, D0150, D0190 or D0191 Not billable by dentist Not billable within 6 months of D0120, D0191 Assessment of a Patient (APDH only) C C C RR N D0145, D0150, D0190 or D0191 One FMX or Pano allowed in a three year C period D0210 Intraoral complete series (including bitewings) (Age 6 20) C N N (rolling 36 month period) D0220 Intraoral periapical first radiographic image C C C RR C Intraoral periapical each additional D0230 radiographic image C C C RR C D0240 Intraoral occlusal radiographic image C C N C Extra oral 2D projection radiographic image created using a stationary radiation source, and Allowed once every twelve months D0250 detector N Narrative or Clinical D0251 Extra oral Posterior Dental Radiographic Image C C N C Allowed once every twelve months D0270 Bitewing single radiographic image C C C RR N Allowed once every six months C D0272 Bitewings two radiographic images (Ages 2 20) C C RR N Allowed once every six months C D0273 Bitewings three radiographic images (Ages 10 20) C C RR N Allowed once every six months 3

4 Age 21+ D0274 Bitewings four radiographic images C (Ages 10 20) C C RR N Allowed once every six months D0277 Vertical Bitewings 7 to 8 Radiographic Images C C C RR N Allowed once every six months Posterior anterior or Lateral Skull and Facial D0290 Bone Survey Radiographic Image N Narrative or clinical D0310 Sialography N N Narrative or clinical D0320 Temporomandibular Joint Arthrogram, Including Injection N Narrative or clinical D0321 Other Temporomandibular Joint Radiographic Images, By Report N Narrative or clinical D0330 D0340 One FMX or Pano allowed in a 36 month rolling period Narrative or clinical (0 6) Panoramic radiographic image (1 5) C(Ages 6 20) C C RR N 2D Cephalometric Radiographic Image Acquisition, Measurement and Analysis N N Narrative or clinical 2D Oral/Facial Photographic Image Obtained Allowed once every six months Intra orally or Extra orally N N Narrative or clinical D0350 D0393 Treatment Simulation Using 3D Image Volume C C N N D0470 Diagnostic Casts N N X rays, narrative and clinical D0502 Other Oral Pathology Procedures, By Report N N X rays, narrative and clinical D0999 Unspecified Diagnostic Procedure, By Report N N X rays, narrative and clinical D1110 D1120 D1206 Prophylaxis Prophylaxis Child C (Ages 14 20) C N N Allowed once every six months C (0 13) N N N Allowed once every six months Allowed once every six months *application required for all patients aged 3 and under Topical application of fluoride varnish/moderate to high caries risk patients C C N N D1208 Topical application of fluoride C C N N Allowed once every six months D1351 Sealant per tooth C (Ages 3 15) N N N Permanent first and second molarsteeth#2, 3, 14, 15,1 8, 19, 30, 31 only Allowed once every 3 years D1352 Preventive resin restoration in a moderate to high caries risk patient per tooth C (Ages 3 20) C N N C D1353 Sealant Repair per tooth (Ages 3 15) N N N D1354 Interim Caries Arresting Medicament Application C C N N Permanent first and second molarsteeth#2, 3, 14, 15,1 8, 19, 30, 31 only Allowed once every 3 years 4

5 D1510 D1515 D1520 D1525 D1550 Space maintainer fixed unilateral for posterior primary teeth only, which have been lost prematurely Space maintainer fixed bilateral for posterior primary teeth only, which have been lost prematurely Space maintainer removable unilateral for posterior primary teeth only Space maintainer removable bilateral for posterior primary teeth only Re cementation of space maintainer Age 21+ (Ages 0 14) N N N (Ages 0 14) N N N (Ages 0 14) N N N (Ages 0 14) N N N C (Ages 0 14) N N N D1555 Removal of fixed space maintainer C C N N One per lifetime per arch. Full arch x rays & chart must be included with claim or authorization request. One per lifetime per arch. Full arch x rays & chart must be included with claim or authorization request. One per lifetime per arch. Full arch x rays & chart must be included with claim or authorization request. One per lifetime per arch. Full arch x rays & chart must be included with claim or authorization request. Not billable within six months of delivery date for the same tooth/quad, by the same provider group. Not billable by the same provider group that originally placed the appliance. One per lifetime per arch. Full arch x rays & chart must be included with claim or authorization request. D1575 Distal shoe space maintainer fixed unilateral N N N D1999 Unspecified Preventive Procedure, By Report N N X rays, narrative or clinical RESTORATIVE Multiple surface restorations on a tooth (whether connecting surfaces or not) on the same date of service is reimbursed by the total number of surfaces restored. Replacement of restoration (for the same tooth) within a 2 year period by the same provider group is not billable. D2140 Amalgam one surface, primary or permanent C C N N D2150 Amalgam two surfaces, primary or permanent C C N N D2160 Amalgam three surfaces, primary or permanent C C N N D2161 Amalgam four surfaces, primary or permanent C C N N D2330 Resin based composite one surface, anterior C C C RR N Allowed once per surface in a two year period Allowed once per surface in a two year period Allowed once per surface in a two year period Allowed once per surface in a two year period Allowed once per surface in a two year period 5

6 D2331 Resin based composite two surfaces, anterior C C C RR N D2332 Resin based composite three surfaces, anterior C C C RR N Resin based composite four or more surfaces or D2335 involving incisal angel (anterior) C C C RR N D2390 Resin based composite crown, anterior C RR N D2391 Resin based composite one surface, posterior C C N N D2392 Resin based composite two surfaces, posterior C C N N Resin based composite three surfaces, D2393 posterior C C N N Resin based composite four or more surfaces, D2394 posterior C C N N Allowed once per surface in a two year period Allowed once per surface in a two year period Allowed once per surface in a two year period Periapical x ray showing tooth crown and root structure, and clinical required with authorization or Allowed once per surface in a two year period Allowed once per surface in a two year period Allowed once per surface in a two year period Allowed once per surface in a two year period CROWNS Replacement of crowns (for the same tooth) within a 5 year period by the same provider group is not billable. D2740 Crown porcelain/ceramic substrate (ages18 20) C RR N Covered for members ages 18 and over only. Post operative periapical x ray of completed root canal required with claim. Pre authorization of service does not guarantee payment. Alternate code D2751 will be given during claim adjudication. D2750 Crown porcelain fused to high noble metal (ages 18 20) C RR N Covered for members ages 18 and over only. Post operative periapical x ray of completed root canal required with claim. Pre authorization of service does not guarantee payment. Alternate code D2751 will be given during claim adjudication. 6

7 D2751 D2752 D2790 D2791 Crown porcelain fused to predominantly base metal Crown porcelain fused to noble metal Crown full cast high noble metal Crown full cast predominantly base metal (ages 18 20) C RR N (ages 18 20) C RR N (ages18 20) C RR N (ages18 20) C RR N Covered for members ages 18 and over only. Post operative periapical x ray of completed root canal required with claim. Pre authorization of service does not guarantee payment. Covered for members ages 18 and over only. Post operative periapical x ray of completed root canal required with claim. Pre authorization of service does not guarantee payment. Alternate code D2751 will be given during claim adjudication. Covered for members ages 18 and over only. Post operative periapical x ray of completed root canal required with claim. Pre authorization of service does not guarantee payment. Covered for members ages 18 and over only. Post operative periapical x ray of completed root canal required with claim. Pre authorization of service does not guarantee payment. D2792 D2794 Crown Full cast noble metal Crown titanium (ages18 20) C RR N (ages18 20) C RR N Covered for members ages 18 and over only. Post operative periapical x ray of completed root canal required with claim. Pre authorization of service does not guarantee payment. Covered for members ages 18 and over only. Post operative periapical x ray of completed root canal required with claim. Pre authorization of service does not guarantee payment. 7

8 Re cement inlay, onlay, or partial coverage D2910 restoration Age 21+ C (ages18 20) C C RR N x ray required with claim D2915 Re cement cast or prefabricated post and core C C C RR N x ray required with claim D2920 Re cement crown C C C RR N Not billable within six months of delivery date for the same tooth/quad, by the same provider group. D2921 Reattachment of tooth fragment, incisal edge or cusp C C N N Once per two year period, per tooth D2929 Prefabricated Porcelain/Ceramic Crown Primary Tooth N N Covered for primary anterior teeth only. Periapical x ray showing tooth crown and request, or D2930 D2931 STAINLESS STEEL CROWNS Replacement of SSCs (for the same tooth) within a 3 year period by the same provider group is not billable. Prefabricated stainless steel crown primary tooth N N Prefabricated stainless steel crown permanent tooth (ages 6 20) C RR N D2932 Prefabricated resin crown C RR N D2933 D2934 Prefabricated stainless steel crown with resin window C RR N Prefabricated esthetic coated stainless steel crown primary tooth N N Covered for primary posterior teeth only. Periapical x ray showing tooth crown and request, or Covered for posterior permanent teeth only. Periapical x ray showing tooth crown and request, or Not covered for anterior primary teeth for patients over age four. Periapical x ray showing tooth crown and root structure required with authorization request, or Not covered for anterior primary teeth for patients over age four. Periapical x ray showing tooth crown and root structure required with authorization request, or Not covered for anterior primary teeth for patients over age four. Periapical x ray showing tooth crown and root structure required with authorization request, or 8

9 D2940 Protective restoration sedative fillings C RR N D2941 Interim therapeutic restoration primary dentition N N D2950 Core build up, including any pins C RR N D2951 Pin retention per tooth, in addition to restoration N N D2952 Post and core in addition to crown C RR N N D2954 Prefabricated post and core in addition to crown C RR D2999 Unspecified Restorative Procedure, By Report N D3110 Pulp cap direct (excluding final restoration) C C C RR N D3120 Pulp cap indirect (excluding final restoration) C C C RR N D3220 Therapeutic pulpotomy (excluding final restoration), primary and permanent teeth (not to be used for apexogenesis) C RR N N Not covered when done in conjunction with pulpotomies, root canals, and/or permanent restorations. Clinical and periapical x ray required with authorization request, or retro review claim. Not covered when done in conjunction with pulpotomies, root canals, and/or permanent restorations. Clinical and periapical x ray required with Endodontically treated teeth only. Post op periapical x ray of completed root canal therapy required with authorization request or Endodontically treated teeth only. Post op periapical x ray of completed root canal therapy required with authorization request or Endodontically treated teeth only. Post op periapical x ray of completed root canal therapy required with authorization request or Endodontically treated teeth only. Post op periapical x ray of completed root canal therapy required with authorization request or X rays & clinical Not covered if done in conjunction with permanent restoration. Not covered if done in conjunction with permanent restoration. Not covered for anterior primary teeth for patients over age four. Periapical x ray showing tooth coronal and root structure required with authorization request, or 9

10 Age 21+ Pulpal Debridement, Primary and Permanent D3221 Tooth C C C RR N D3222 D3230 D3240 D3310 D3320 D3330 D3331 Partial pulpotomy for apexogenesis permanent tooth with incomplete root development Pulpal therapy (resorbable filling) anterior, primary tooth (excluding restoration) Pulpal therapy (resorbable filling) posterior, primary tooth (excluding restoration) (Ages 5 20) N N (Ages 0 12) N N N (Ages 0 14) N N N ROOT CANALS Retreatment of RCTs (for the same tooth) within 1 year by the same provider group is not billable. Endodontic therapy, anterior tooth (excluding final restoration) C RR N Endodontic therapy, bicuspid tooth (excluding final restoration) C RR N Endodontic therapy, molar tooth (excluding final restoration) C RR N Treatment of root canal obstruction; nonsurgical access C RR N Periapical x ray of tooth showing coronal and root surfaces, and clinical required with authorization or retro review claim. Not covered for anterior primary teeth for patients over age four. Periapical x ray showing tooth coronal and root structure required with authorization request, or request, or request, or Periapical of completed root canal required for payment of claim. request, or Periapical of completed root canal required for payment of claim. request, or Periapical of completed root canal required for payment of claim. request, or Periapical of completed root canal required for payment of claim. 10

11 D3332 Incomplete endodontic therapy; inoperable or fractured N N request, or Periapical of completed root canal required for payment of claim. D3333 Internal Root Repair of Perforation Defects N N request, or Periapical of completed root canal required for payment of claim. D3346 D3347 D3348 D3351 Retreatment of previous root canal therapy anterior C RR N Retreatment of previous root canal therapy bicuspid C RR N Retreatment of previous root canal therapy molar C RR N Apexification/recalcification initial visit (apical closure/calcific repair of perforations root resorption, etc.) N N request, or Periapical of completed root canal required for payment of claim. request, or Periapical of completed root canal required for payment of claim. request, or Periapical of completed root canal required for payment of claim. request, or Additionally, clinical and narrative required. 11

12 D3352 D3353 Apexification/recalcification interim medication (apical closure/calcific repair of perforations root resorption, etc.) N N Apexification/recalcification final visit (includes completed root canal therapy) N N request, or Additionally, clinical and narrative required. request, or Additionally, clinical and narrative required. D3410 Apicoectomy/periradicular surgery anterior C RR N D3421 Apicoectomy/periradicular surgery bicuspid (first root) C RR N request, or Additionally, clinical and narrative required. request, or Additionally, clinical and narrative required. D3425 D3426 Apicoectomy/periradicular surgery molar (first root) C RR N Apicoectomy/ periradicular surgery each additional root C RR N request, or Additionally, clinical and narrative required. request, or Additionally, clinical and narrative required. D3430 Retrograde filling per root C RR N request, or Additionally, clinical and narrative required. 12

13 D3450 Root amputation per root N N D3920 Hemisection (including any root removal), not including root canal therapy N N D3999 Unspecified Endodontic Procedure, By Report N N D4210 D4211 D4240 D4241 Gingivectomy or gingivoplacty 4 or more contiguous teeth or tooth bounded spaced per quadrant N N Gingivectomy or gingivoplasty, one to three teeth, per quadrant N N Gingival flap procedure, including root planing, four or more contiguous teeth or bounded spaces per quadrant N N Gingival flap procedure, including root planning, one to three teeth per quadrant N N D4249 Clinical crown lengthening hard tissue N N request, or Additionally, clinical and narrative required. request, or Additionally, clinical and narrative required. request, or Additionally, clinical and narrative required. Clinical, copy of most recent full mouth x rays, and narrative required with authorization request or Retro review is not a guarantee of payment. Clinical, copy of most recent full mouth x rays, and narrative required with authorization request or Retro review is not a guarantee of payment. Clinical, periodontal charting, copy of most recent full mouth x rays, and narrative required with authorization request or Retro review is not a guarantee of payment. Clinical, periodontal charting, copy of most recent full mouth x rays, and narrative required with authorization request or Retro review is not a guarantee of payment. Must be done at least 6 weeks prior to restorative treatment. Copy of most recent full mouth x rays, clinical, and narrative are required with authorization request or Retro review is not a guarantee of payment. 13

14 D4260 D4261 Osseous surgery (including flap entry and closure), four or more contiguous teeth or bounded teeth spaces per quadrant N N Osseous surgery (including flap entry and closure), one to three teeth, per quadrant N N D4263 Bone replacement graft first site in quadrant N N D4264 D4265 D4266 D4267 Bone replacement graft each additional site in quadrant N N Biologic materials to aid in soft and osseous tissue regeneration N N Guided tissue regeneration resorbable barrier, per site, per tooth N N Guided tissue regeneration resorbable barrier, per site, per tooth N N D4270 Pedicle soft tissue graft procedure N N Clinical, periodontal charting, copy of most recent full mouth x rays, and narrative required with authorization request or Retro review is not a guarantee of payment. Clinical, periodontal charting, copy of most recent full mouth x rays, and narrative required with authorization request or Retro review is not a guarantee of payment. Clinical, periodontal charting, copy of most recent full mouth x rays, and narrative required with authorization request or Retro review is not a guarantee of payment. Clinical, periodontal charting, copy of most recent full mouth x rays, and narrative required with authorization request or Retro review is not a guarantee of payment. Clinical, periodontal charting, copy of most recent full mouth x rays, and narrative required with authorization request or Retro review is not a guarantee of payment. Clinical, periodontal charting, copy of most recent full mouth x rays, and narrative required with authorization request or Retro review is not a guarantee of payment. Clinical, periodontal charting, copy of most recent full mouth x rays, and narrative required with authorization request or Retro review is not a guarantee of payment. Clinical, periodontal charting, copy of most recent full mouth x rays, and narrative required with authorization request or Retro review is not a guarantee of payment. 14

15 D4273 D4274 D4275 Age 21+ Autogenous connective tissue graft procedure (including donor and recipient surgical sites) first tooth, implant or edentulous tooth position N N Distal or proximal wedge procedure (when not performed in conjuction with surgical Clinical, periodontal charting, copy of most recent full mouth x rays, and narrative required with authorization request or Retro review is not a guarantee of payment. procedures in the same anatomical area) N N Full mouth x rays and clinical Non autogenous connective tissue graft (including recipient site and donor material) first tooth, implant, or edentulous tooth position in graft N N Full mouth x rays and clinical D4276 Combined connective tissue and double pedicle graft, per tooth N N Full mouth x rays and clinical D4320 Provisional splinting intracoronal N N Full mouth x rays and clinical D4321 Provisional splinting extracoronal N N Full mouth x rays and clinical D4341 D4342 D4346 Periodontal scaling and root planning, four or more contiguous teeth or bounded teeth spaces per quadrant N N X rays, clinical & periodontal charting Periodontal scaling and root planning one to three teeth, per quad N N X rays, clinical & periodontal charting Scaling in presence of generalized moderate or severe gingival inflammation full mouth, after oral evaluation N N X rays, clinical & periodontal charting D4355 Full mouth debridement to enable comprehensive evaluation and diagnosis N N X rays, clinical & periodontal charting D4910 Periodontal Maintenance C C N N Periodontal diagnosis with history of periodontal scaling required Unscheduled dressing change (by someone other than treating dentist) N N Narrative or clinical D4920 D4999 Unspecified Periodontal Procedure, By Report N N X rays, clinical & periodontal charting Prosthodontics (when medically necessary) Allowance for partial and complete dentures include adjustments within 6 months post delivery. All partial allowance includes conventional clasps, rests, and teeth. Partial and complete dentures require submission of clinical, narrative, and full mouth x rays to establish medical necessity. D5110 Complete denture maxillary N N Full mouth x rays and clinical D5120 Complete denture mandibular N N Full mouth x rays and clinical D5130 Immediate denture maxillary N N Full mouth x rays and clinical D5140 Immediate denture mandibular N N Full mouth x rays and clinical D5211 Maxillary partial denture resin base N N Full mouth x rays and clinical 15

16 D5212 Mandibular partial denture resin base N N Full mouth x rays and clinical Maxillary partial denture cast metal framework D5213 with resin denture bases N N Full mouth x rays and clinical Mandibular partial denture cast metal D5214 framework with resin denture bases N N Full mouth x rays and clinical Immediate maxillary partial denture resin base (including any conventional clasps, rests and D5221 teeth) N N Full mouth x rays and clinical Immediate mandibular partial denture resin base (including any conventional clasps, rests D5222 and teeth) N N Full mouth x rays and clinical Immediate maxillary partial denture cast metal framework with resin denture base (including D5223 any conventional clasps, rests and teeth) N N Full mouth x rays and clinical Immediate mandibular partial denture cast metal framework with resin denture base (including any conventional clasps, rests and D5224 teeth) N N Full mouth x rays and clinical Removable unilateral partial denture one piece D5281 cast metal (including clasps and teeth) N N Full mouth x rays and clinical D5410 Adjust complete denture maxillary C C N N D5411 Adjust complete denture mandibular C C N N D5421 Adjust partial denture maxillary C C N N D5422 Adjust partial denture mandibular C C N N D5510 Repair broken complete denture base C C N N Replace missing or broken teeth complete D5520 denture (each tooth) C C N N D5610 Repair resin denture base partial denture C C N N D5620 Repair cast framework partial denture C C N N D5630 Repair or replace broken clasp partial denture C C N N Replace broken teeth (per tooth) partial denture C C N N D5640 D5650 Add tooth to existing partial denture N N Clinical D5660 Add clasp to existing partial denture per tooth N N Clinical D5710 Rebase complete maxillary denture N N Clinical D5711 Rebase complete mandibular denture N N Clinical D5720 Rebase maxillary partial denture N N Clinical D5721 Rebase mandibular partial denture N N Clinical 16

17 D5730 Reline complete maxillary denture (chair side) N N Clinical D5731 Reline complete mandibular denture (chair side) N N Clinical D5740 Reline maxillary partial denture (chair side) N N Clinical D5741 Reline mandibular partial denture (chair side) N N Clinical D5750 Reline complete maxillary denture (lab) N N Clinical D5751 Reline complete mandibular denture (lab) N N Clinical D5760 Reline maxillary partial denture (lab) N N Clinical D5761 Reline mandibular partial denture (lab) N N Clinical D5820 Interim partial denture (maxillary) N N Clinical D5821 Interim partial denture (mandibular) N N Clinical D5850 Tissue conditioning (maxillary) N N Clinical D5851 Tissue conditioning (mandibular) N N Clinical Unspecified removable prosthodontic procedure, by report N N Narrative or Clinical D5899 D5911 Facial moulage (sectional) N N Narrative or Clinical D5912 Facial moulage (complete) N N Narrative or Clinical D5913 Nasal prosthesis N N Narrative or Clinical D5914 Auricular prosthesis N N Narrative or Clinical D5915 Orbital prosthesis N N Narrative or Clinical D5916 Ocular prosthesis N N Narrative or Clinical D5919 Facial prosthesis N N Narrative or Clinical D5922 Nasal septal prosthesis N N Narrative or Clinical D5923 Ocular prosthesis, interim N N Narrative or Clinical D5924 Cranial prosthesis N N Narrative or Clinical D5925 Facial augmentation implant prosthesis N N Narrative or Clinical D5926 Nasal prosthesis, replacement N N Narrative or Clinical D5927 Auricular prosthesis, replacement N N Narrative or Clinical D5928 Orbital prosthesis, replacement N N Narrative or Clinical D5929 Facial prosthesis, replacement N N Narrative or Clinical D5931 Orbturator prosthesis, surgical N N Narrative or Clinical D5932 Obturator prosthesis, definitive N N Narrative or Clinical D5933 Obturator prosthesis, modification N N Narrative or Clinical D5934 Mandibular resection of prosthesis with guided flange N N Narrative or Clinical Mandibular resection prosthesis without guide flange N N Narrative or Clinical D5935 D5936 Obturator prosthesis, interim N N Narrative or Clinical D5937 Trismus appliance (not for TMD treatment) N N Narrative or Clinical 17

18 D5951 Feeding Aid N N Narrative or Clinical D5952 Speech aid prosthesis, pediatric (0 16) N N Narrative or Clinical D5953 Speech aid prosthesis, adult (16 20) N N Narrative or Clinical D5954 Palatal augmentation prosthesis N N Narrative or Clinical D5955 Palatal lift prosthesis, definitive N N Narrative or Clinical D5958 Palatal lift prosthesis, interim N N Narrative or Clinical D5959 Palatal lift prosthesis, modification N N Narrative or Clinical D5960 Speech aid prosthesis, modification N N Narrative or Clinical D5982 Surgical stent N N Narrative or Clinical D5983 Radiation Carrier N N Narrative or Clinical D5984 Radiation shield N N Narrative or Clinical D5985 Radiation cone locator N N Narrative or Clinical D5986 Fluoride Gel Carrier N N Narrative or Clinical D5987 Commissure splint N N Narrative or Clinical D5988 Surgical splint N N Narrative or Clinical Allowed once per month D5991 Vesiculobullous disease medicament carrier N N Narrative or clinical Adjust maxillofacial prosthetic appliance, by D5992 report N N Narrative or Clinical D5999 Unspecified maxillofacial prosthesis, by report N N Narrative or Clinical D6081 D6999 Scaling and debridement in the presence of inflammation or mucositis of a single implant, including cleaning of the implant surfaces, without flap entry and closure. Not performed in conjunction with D1110(prophy) or D4910(perio maint) N N X rays, narrative, and clinical Unspecified fixed prosthodontic procedure, by report (ages18 20) N N 18

19 D7111 D7140 Age 21+ ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY (SYMPTOMATIC TEETH ONLY) Extractions of naturally exfoliating teeth are not a covered benefit Extractions will not be authorized within 6 months of restorative treatment Extractions performed on an emergency basis will receive retrospective review. Clinical, narrative, and x rays required with claim. Extractions are covered ONLY if: 1. tooth is symptomatic and/or exhibits pathology 2. extraction(s) is NOT for orthodontic purposes 3. extraction(s) is NOT for the prophylactic extraction of third molars Coronal remnants deciduous tooth erupted tooth or exposed root elevation C RR N Periapical x ray and clinical Extraction single tooth erupted tooth or exposed root (elevation and/or forceps removal) Includes routine removal of tooth structure, minor smoothing of socket bone, and closure as necessary C RR N Periapical x ray and clinical D7210 Surgical removal of erupted tooth C RR N Periapical x ray and clinical D7220 Surgical removal of impacted tooth soft tissue C RR N Periapical x ray and clinical D7230 Surgical removal of impacted tooth partially bony C RR N Periapical x ray and clinical D7240 Surgical removal of impacted tooth completely bony C RR N Periapical x ray and clinical Removal of impacted tooth completely bony, N D7241 with unusual surgical complications, by report C RR Periapical x ray and clinical D7250 Surgical removal of residual tooth roots (cutting procedure) C RR N Periapical x ray and clinical D7251 Coronectomy intentional partial tooth removal C RR N Periapical x ray and clinical D7260 Oral antral fistula closure C RR Periapical x ray and clinical D7261 Primary closure of a sinus perforation C RR Periapical x ray and clinical Tooth re implantation and/or stabilization of Periapical x ray, clinical, and narrative D7270 accidentally evulsed or displaced tooth C RR N with retrospective review claim D7280 Surgical access of an unerupted tooth N N Periapical x ray and clinical 19

20 Mobilization of erupted or malpositioned tooth D7282 to aid eruption N N Periapical x ray and clinical Placement of device to facilitate eruption of D7283 impacted tooth N N Periapical x ray and clinical D7285 Biopsy of oral tissue hard (bone, teeth) C RR Periapical x ray and clinical D7286 Biopsy of oral tissue soft (all others) C RR Periapical x ray and clinical D7292 Surgical placement of temporary anchorage device [screw retained plate] requiring flap; includes device removal N Narrative or Clinical D7293 Surgical placement of temporary anchorage device requiring flap; includes device removal N Clinical, and narrative D7294 Surgical placement of temporary anchorage device without flap; includes device removal N Periapical x ray, clinical, and narrative D7310 Alveoloplasty in conjunction with extractions per quadrant C RR N Periapical x ray, clinical, and narrative D7311 Alveoloplasty in conjunction with extractions 1 3 teeth C RR N Periapical x ray, clinical, and narrative D7320 Alveoloplasty not in conjunction with extractions per quadrant C RR N Periapical x ray, clinical, and narrative D7321 Alveoloplasty in conjunction w/o extractions 1 3 teeth C RR N Periapical x ray, clinical, and narrative D7410 Excision of benign lesion up to 1.25 cm C RR Periapical x ray, clinical, and narrative D7411 Excision of benign lesion greater than 1.25 cm C RR Periapical x ray, clinical, and narrative D7412 Excision of benign lesion, complicated N Periapical x ray, clinical, and narrative D7413 Excision of malignant lesion up to 1.25 cm N Periapical x ray, clinical, and narrative D7414 Excision of malignant lesion greater than 1.25 cm N Periapical x ray, clinical, and narrative D7415 Excision of malignant lesion, complicated C RR Periapical x ray, clinical, and narrative D7440 Excision of malignant tumor lesion diameter up to 1.25 cm C RR Periapical x ray, clinical, and narrative D7441 Excision of malignant tumor lesion diameter greater than 1.25 cm C RR Periapical x ray, clinical, and narrative 20

21 Removal of benign odontogenic cyst or tumor, D7450 lesion diameter up to 1.25 cm C RR Periapical x ray, clinical, and narrative Removal of benign odontogenic cyst or tumor, D7451 lesion diameter over 1.25 cm C RR Periapical x ray, clinical, and narrative Removal of benign nonodontogenic cyst or D7460 tumor, lesion diameter of to 1.25 cm C RR Periapical x ray, clinical, and narrative Removal of benign nonodontogenic cyst or D7461 tumor, lesion diameter over 1.25 cm C RR Periapical x ray, clinical, and narrative Destruction of lesion(s) by physical or chemical D7465 methods, by report C RR Periapical x ray, clinical, and narrative Removal of lateral exostosis, (maxilla or D7471 mandible) N N Periapical x ray, clinical, and narrative D7472 Removal of torus palatinus N N Periapical x ray, clinical, and narrative D7473 Removal of torus mandibularis N N Periapical x ray, clinical, and narrative D7485 Surgical reduction of osseous tuberosity N N Periapical x ray, clinical, and narrative D7490 Radical resection of mandible with bone graft N Periapical x ray, clinical, and narrative Incision and drainage of abscess intraoral soft Periapical x ray and clinical required D7510 tissue C C C RR C with claim Incision and drainage of abscess intraoral soft Periapical x ray and clinical required D7511 tissue complicated C C C RR C with claim Incision and drainage of abscess extraoral soft Periapical x ray and clinical required D7520 D7521 tissue C C C RR C Incision and drainage of abscess extraoral soft tissue complicated C C C RR C D7530 Removal of foreign body from mucosa C C C RR C D7540 Removal of reaction producing foreign bodies C C C RR C Partial osteoectomy/sequestrectomy for D7550 removal of non vital bone C RR Maxillary sinusotomy for removal of tooth D7560 fragment or foreign body C RR D7610 Maxilla open reduction(teeth immobilized) N D7620 Maxilla closed reduction(teeth immobilized) N D7630 Mandible open reduction(teeth immobilized) N with claim Periapical x ray and clinical required with claim Periapical x ray and clinical required with claim Periapical x ray and clinical required with claim 21

22 D7640 Mandible closed reduction(teeth immobilized) N D7650 Malar and/or zygomatic arch open reduction N D7660 Malar and/or zygomatic arch closed reduction N D7670 Alveolus closed reduction N D7671 Alveolus open reduction N D7680 Facial bones complicated reduction N D7710 Maxilla open reduction N D7720 Maxilla closed reduction N D7730 Mandible open reduction N D7740 Mandible closed reduction N D7750 Malar and/or zygomatic arch open reduction N D7760 Malar and/or zygomatic arch closed reduction N D7770 Alveolus open reduction stabilization of teeth N D7771 Alveolus closed reduction stabilization of teeth N D7780 Facial bones complicated reduction with fixation N D7810 Open reduction of dislocation N D7820 Closed reduction of dislocation N D7830 Manipulation under anesthesia N D7840 Condylectomy N 22

23 D7850 Surgical discectomy; with/without implant N D7852 Disc repair N D7854 Synovectomy N D7856 Myotomy N D7858 Joint reconstruction N D7860 Arthrotomy N D7865 Arthroplasty N D7870 Arthrocentesis N D7871 Non arthroscopic lysis and lavage N D7872 Arthroscopy diagnosis, with or without biopsy N Arthroscopy surgical: lavage and lysis of D7873 adhesions N Arthroscopy surgical: disc repositioning and D7874 stabilization N D7875 Arthroscopy surgical: synovectomy N D7876 Arthroscopy surgical: discectomy N D7877 Arthroscopy surgical: debridement N D7880 Occlusal orthotic appliance N D7899 Unspecified TMD therapy, by report N D7910 Suture of recent small wounds up to 5cm N D7911 Complicated suture up to 5 cm N 23

24 D7912 Complicated suture greater than 5 cm N Skin graft (identify defect covered, location, and D7920 type of graft) N D7940 Osteoplasty for orthognathic deformities N D7941 Osteotomy mandibular rami N Osteotomy mandibular rami with bone graft; D7943 includes obtaining the graft N D7944 Osteotomy segmented or subapical N D7945 Osteotomy body of mandible N D7946 LeFort I (maxilla total) N D7947 LeFort I (maxilla segmented) N Lefort II or Lefort III (osteoplasty of facial bones for midface hypoplasia or retrusion) without D7948 bone graft N D7949 Lefort II or Lefort III with bone graft N Asseous, osteoperisteal, or cartilage graft of the D7950 mandible or maxilla N Sinus augmentation with bone or bone D7951 substitutes via a lateral open approach N Bone replacement graft for ridge preservationper D7953 site N N Repair of maxillofacial soft and/or hard tissue D7955 defect N Frenulectomy also known as frenectomy or D7960 frenotomy N N D7963 Frenuloplasty N N D7970 Excision of hyperplastic tissue per arch C RR N 24

25 Age 21+ D7971 Excision of pericoronal gingiva C RR N D7972 Surgical reduction of fibrous tuberosity C RR N D7980 Sialolithotomy C RR D7981 Excision of salivary gland, by report C RR D7982 Sialodochoplasty C RR D7983 Closure of salivary fistula C RR D7990 tracheotomy N D7991 Coronoidectomy N Synthetic graft mandible or facial bones, by D7995 report N Implant mandible for augmentation purposes, by D7996 report N Appliance removal(not by dentist who placed D7997 appliance) N Intraoral placement of a fixation device not in D7998 conjunction with a fracture N D7999 Unspecified oral surgery procedure, by report C RR Orthodontia Braces simply for cosmetic purposes are not covered. Orthodontic coverage is only allowed when medically necessary and determined to be the primary treatment of choice or an essential part of the overall treatment plan designed by the Primary Care Physician (PCP). The Member's PCP needs to prescribe the braces in conjunction with the help of a dentist for the treatment of a severe condition. D8010 D8020 D8030 D8040 limited orthodontic treatment of the primary dentition N N limited orthodontic treatment of the transitional dentition N N limited orthodontic treatment of the adolescent dentition N N limited orthodontic treatment of the adult dentition N N Full mouth x rays, narrative, clinical, and letter from PCP required Full mouth x rays, narrative, clinical, and letter from PCP required Full mouth x rays, narrative, clinical, and letter from PCP required Full mouth x rays, narrative, clinical, and letter from PCP required 25

26 interceptive orthodontic treatment of the D8050 primary dentition N N interceptive orthodontic treatment of the D8060 transitional dentition N N comprehensive orthodontic treatment of the D8070 transitional dentition N N comprehensive orthodontic treatment of the D8080 adolescent dentition N N D8090 comprehensive orthodontic treatment of the adult dentition N N D8210 removable appliance therapy N N D8220 fixed appliance therapy N N D8660 pre orthodontic treatment visit N N Full mouth x rays, narrative, clinical, and letter from PCP required Full mouth x rays, narrative, clinical, and letter from PCP required Full mouth x rays, narrative, clinical, and letter from PCP required Full mouth x rays, narrative, clinical, and letter from PCP required Full mouth x rays, narrative, clinical, and letter from PCP required Full mouth x rays, narrative and clinical Full mouth x rays, narrative and clinical Full mouth x rays, narrative and clinical D8670 Periodic orthodontic treatment visit C C N N Allowed once per month D8680 Orthodontic retention (removal of appliances, construction and placement of retainers(s)) N N Allowed once per lifetime Full mouth x rays and clinical required D8690 orthodontic treatment(alternative billing to a contract fee) N N Full mouth x rays, narrative, clinical, and letter from PCP required D8691 repair of orthodontic appliance N N Full mouth x rays, narrative, clinical D8692 replacement of lost or broken retainer N N Full mouth x rays, narrative, clinical D8693 Re bonding or re cementing of fixed retainers N N Full mouth x rays, narrative, clinical D8694 Repair of fixed retainers, includes reattachment N N Narrative and clinical D8999 unspecified orthodontic procedure, by report N N Full mouth x rays, narrative, clinical, and letter from PCP required D9110 Palliative(emergency) treatment of dental painminor procedure C C N N X rays, narrative, and clinical required. Not a covered procedure if other procedures are reported on same date of service, and same tooth is treated. 26

27 Age 21+ D9120 Fixed partial denture sectioning N N ANESTHESIA SERVICES Treating Dentist must indicate on prior authorization if anesthesia services are to be performed by an in network Anesthesiologist. Pre authorization request for general anesthesia must include documentation to warrant medical necessity of general anesthesia. Upon approval, the treating dentist will receive an authorization notification. Once treatment has been completed, the Anesthesiologist will submit for the GA performed, including a narrative and anesthesia log for retrospective review of claim. D9210 D9223 Local anesthesia not in conjunction with operative or surgical procedures N N Deep sedation/general anesthesia 15 minute increments C RR D9230 Inhalation of nitrous oxide/analgesia, anxiolysis C RR D9243 Intravenous moderate (conscious) sedation/analgesia 15 minute increments C RR X rays, narrative, and clinical required. Not a covered procedure if other procedures are reported on same date of service, and same area is treated. Narrative and medical history must be included with authorization request. Anesthesia logs must be included with claim. Maximum units allowed per day is 12. Narrative & medical history must be included with authorization request or retrospective review claim. Narrative and medical history must be included with authorization request. Anesthesia logs must be included with claim. Maximum units allowed per day is 12. Narrative & medical history must be included with authorization request or retrospective review claim. D9248 Non intravenous conscious sedation C RR Consultation diagnostic service provided by dentist or physician other than requesting D9310 dentist or physician C C N N Narrative or Clinical D9410 House/extended care facility call N Narrative and medical history Narrative and medical history must be included with authorization request. Anesthesia logs must be included with claim. D9420 Professional visit, hospital call N office visit for observation (during regularly D9430 scheduled hours) no other services performed C C N N Periapical x ray and clinical D9440 Office visit after regularly scheduled hours C C N N Periapical x ray and clinical D9610 Therapeutic parenteral drug, single administration N N Periapical x ray and clinical 27

28 Therapeutic parenteral drugs, two or more D9612 administrations, different medications N N Periapical x ray and clinical Treatment of complications (postsurgical) D9930 unusual circumstances, by report C C N N Periapical x ray and clinical D9940 occlusal guards, by report N N Periapical x ray and clinical Full mouth x rays, clinical, and narrative. Coverage is limited to adjustment performed in conjunction with treatment of D9951 occlusal adjustment limited N N periodontal disease. D9999 unspecified adjunctive procedure, by report N N Periapical x ray and clinical 28