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Important Notice: · · · · · · This program is a sample only and is intended to provide you with a summary of the program benefits. This program is not executable under either a group or individual basis without prior written approval from PMI Dental Health Plan. This sample program is available in the state of California only and is not valid in other states. Downloading or copying this document does not activate either group or individual coverage. In order to apply for group coverage under the Small Business Advantage (SBA) program, please contact your broker and/or SBA General Agent. PMI Dental Health Plan will evaluate your application, and, if accepted, PMI will issue a specific group contract to your company. You should refer to the specific contract or Evidence of Coverage for any questions about dental benefits. Individual coverage is not available under the SBA program. This sample program does not apply to an individual covered by another PMI group or individual contract. You may not manipulate, download, copy, retype, or otherwise utilize this document in any manner to obtain premium, dental coverage or services, or other profit or gain or to defraud or attempt to defraud any individual, employer, group or PMI Dental Health Plan. This document may not be distributed without written approval from PMI Dental Health Plan. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF BENEFITS AND COPAYMENTS The above procedures benefits shown below are performed as needed and deemed necessary by the attending Contract Panel Dentist subject to the Limitations and Exclusions and Governing Administrative Policies of the program. Please refer to these sections Schedule B for further clarification of benefits. Codes and/or text that appear in italics below are specifically intended to clarify the delivery of Benefits under the DeltaCare program and are not to be interpreted as CDT-3 procedure codes, descriptors or nomenclature. Code Description D0100-D0999 09800 D0120 D0140 D0150 D0160 D0170 I. Diagnostic Office visit, per visit (in addition to other services)............................................................ No Cost No Cost Periodic oral evaluation ............................................................................................ No Cost No Cost Limited oral evaluation - problem focused............................................................ No Cost No Cost Comprehensive oral evaluation ............................................................................... No Cost No Cost Detailed and extensive oral evaluation - problem focused.................................. No Cost No Cost Re-evaluation - limited, problem focused (Established patient; not post-operative visit) ....................................... No Cost Not Listed Intraoral radiographs - complete series (including bitewings) - limited to 1 series every 24 months........................................................... No Cost No Cost Intraoral - periapical first film ................................................................................. No Cost No Cost Intraoral - periapical, each additional film.......................................................... No Cost No Cost Intraoral - occlusal film............................................................................................. No Cost No Cost Bitewing radiograph - single film ............................................................................. No Cost No Cost Bitewings radiographs - two films............................................................................. No Cost No Cost Bitewings radiographs - four films - limited to 1 series every 6 months ........ No Cost No Cost Panoramic film........................................................................................................... No Cost No Cost D0210 D0220 D0230 D0240 D0270 D0272 D0274 D0330 512 vs 750 comparison Plan 512 1 Plan 750 Code Description D0460 D0470 D0501 Pulp vitality tests.................................................................................................... No Cost Not Listed Diagnostic casts ..................................................................................................... No Cost Not Covered Histopathologic examinations - only if performed after a prior approved biopsy (D7286) by an oral surgeon ............................... No Cost Not Listed D1000-D1999 D1110 D1120 D1201 II. Preventive Prophylaxis cleaning - adult - 1 per 6 month period .................................................... No Cost Prophylaxis cleaning - child - 1 per 6 month period .................................................... No Cost Topical application of fluoride (including prophylaxis) - child - to age 19; 1 per 6 month period............................................................................. No Cost Topical application of fluoride (prophylaxis not included) - child - to age 19; 1 per 6 month period............................................................................. No Cost Oral hygiene instructions.......................................................................................... No Cost Sealant - per tooth - limited to permanent molars through age 15 .............. $ 10.00 Space maintainer - fixed - unilateral......................................................................... $ 25.00 Space maintainer - fixed - bilateral........................................................................... $ 25.00 Space maintainer - removable - unilateral............................................................... $ 25.00 Space maintainer - removable - bilateral ................................................................. $ 25.00 Recementation of space maintainer........................................................................ No Cost D1203 D1330 D1351 D1510 D1515 D1520 D1525 D1550 Plan 512 Plan 750 No Cost No Cost No Cost No Cost No Cost $ 10.00 $ 25.00 $ 25.00 $ 25.00 $ 25.00 No Cost D2000-D2999 III. Restorative Includes polishing, all adhesives and bonding agents, indirect pulp capping, bases, liners and acid etch procedures. * Optional is defined as any alternative procedure presented by the Contract Dentist that satisfies the same dental need as a covered procedure, is chosen by the Enrollee, and is subject to the Limitations and Exclusions of the program. The applicable charge to the Enrollee is the difference between the Contract Dentist’s “filed fee” for the Optional procedure and the covered procedure, plus any applicable Copayment or material/laboratory upgrade for the covered procedure. Optional treatment does not apply when alternative choices are benefits. “Filed fees” mean the Contract Dentist’s fees on file with PMI. Questions regarding the DeltaCare program should be directed to PMI’s Customer Relations department at (800) 422-4234. 1 An amalgam is the benefit. 2 /*// Base or noble metal is the benefit. High noble metal (precious), if used, will be charged to the Enrollee at the additional laboratory cost of the high noble metal. This applies to crowns, bridges, cast and post cores, inlays and onlays maximum cost to the Enrollee of $100.00 per tooth. If a cast post and core is made of high noble metal, an additional fee up to $100.00 per tooth may be charged for the upgraded post and core. /†// 3 Porcelain and other tooth-colored materials on molars are considered optional treatment a material upgrade with a maximum additional charge to the Enrollee of $150.00. 4 Coverage of replacement is subject to a limitation requiring the existing restoration to be 5+ years old. D2110 Amalgam - one surface, primary ............................................................................. No Cost No Cost D2120 Amalgam - two surfaces, primary ........................................................................... No Cost No Cost D2130 Amalgam - three surfaces, primary ......................................................................... No Cost No Cost D2131 Amalgam - four or more surfaces, primary ........................................................... No Cost No Cost D2140 Amalgam - one surface, permanent........................................................................ No Cost No Cost D2150 Amalgam - two surfaces, permanent ...................................................................... No Cost No Cost D2160 Amalgam - three surfaces, permanent.................................................................... No Cost No Cost D2161 Amalgam - four or more surfaces, permanent..................................................... No Cost No Cost D2330 Resin-based composite - one surface, anterior .................................................. No Cost No Cost D2331 Resin-based composite - two surfaces, anterior................................................. No Cost No Cost D2332 Resin-based composite - three surfaces, anterior .............................................. No Cost No Cost 512 vs 750 comparison 2 Code Description D2335 Resin-based composite - four or more surfaces or involving incisal angle (anterior)....................................................................... No Cost No Cost Resin-based composite crown, anterior-primary................................................. No Cost No Cost Resin-based composite - one surface, posterior-primary* 1 ..................... Optional Not Listed Resin-based composite - two surfaces, posterior-primary* 1 ................... Optional Not Listed Resin-based composite - three or more surfaces, posterior-primary* 1 ..................................................................... Optional Not Listed Resin-based composite - one surface, posterior-permanent* 1 ............... Optional Not Listed Resin-based composite - two surfaces, posterior-permanent* 1 ............. Optional Not Listed Resin-based composite - three surfaces, posterior-permanent* 1........... Optional Not Listed Resin-based composite - four or more surfaces, posterior-permanent* 1 ............................................................... Optional Not Listed Inlay - metallic - one surface 2,4 .............................................................................. No Cost No Cost Inlay - metallic - two surfaces 2,4 ............................................................................ No Cost No Cost Inlay - metallic - three or more surfaces 2,4........................................................... No Cost No Cost Onlay - metallic - two surfaces 2,4 ...................................................................... No Cost Not Covered Onlay - metallic - three surfaces 2,4 ........................................................................ No Cost No Cost Onlay - metallic - four or more surfaces 2,4 .......................................................... No Cost No Cost Inlay - porcelain/ceramic - one surface * 4 ................................................... Optional Not Listed Inlay - porcelain/ceramic - two surfaces * 4 ................................................. Optional Not Listed Inlay - porcelain/ceramic - three or more surfaces * 4 .............................. Optional Not Listed Onlay - porcelain/ceramic - two surfaces * 4 ............................................... Optional Not Listed Onlay - porcelain/ceramic - three surfaces * 4 ............................................. Optional Not Listed Onlay - porcelain/ceramic - four or more surfaces * 4............................... Optional Not Listed Inlay - resin-based composite composite/resin - one surface * 4........... Optional Not Listed Inlay - resin-based composite composite/resin - two surfaces * 4 ......... Optional Not Listed Inlay - resin-based composite composite/resin - three or more surfaces * 4 ....................................................................................... Optional Not Listed Onlay - resin-based composite composite/resin - two surfaces * 4 ....... Optional Not Listed Onlay - resin-based composite composite/resin - three surfaces * 4 .... Optional Not Listed Onlay - resin-based composite composite/resin - four or more surfaces * 4 ....................................................................................... Optional Not Listed Crown - resin (laboratory) 3,4..................................................................................... $ 50.00 $ 50.00 Crown - resin with high noble metal 2,3,4............................................................ $ 90.00 Not Listed Crown - resin with predominantly base metal 3,4 ............................................ $ 90.00 Not Listed Crown - resin with noble metal 3,4 ....................................................................... $ 90.00 Not Listed Crown - porcelain/ceramic substrate 3,4 /†// ........................................................... $ 90.00 $ 90.00 2,3,4 Crown - porcelain fused to high noble metal //*† //// ........................................... $ 90.00 $ 90.00 Crown - porcelain fused to predominantly base metal 3,4 /†//................................ $ 90.00 $ 90.00 Crown - porcelain fused to noble metal 3,4 /†// ........................................................ $ 90.00 $ 90.00 2,4 Crown - ¾ cast high noble metal .................................................................... $ 90.00 Not Listed Crown - ¾ cast predominantly base metal 4 .................................................... $ 90.00 Not Listed Crown - ¾ cast noble metal 4 ................................................................................... $ 90.00 $ 90.00 2,4 Crown - full cast high noble metal /*// ................................................................. $ 90.00 $ 90.00 Crown - full cast predominantly base metal 4......................................................... $ 90.00 $ 90.00 Crown - full cast noble metal 4 ................................................................................. $ 90.00 $ 90.00 Recement inlay........................................................................................................... No Cost No Cost Recement crown........................................................................................................ No Cost No Cost D2336 D2380 D2381 D2382 D2385 D2386 D2387 D2388 D2510 D2520 D2530 D2542 D2543 D2544 D2610 D2620 D2630 D2642 D2643 D2644 D2650 D2651 D2652 D2662 D2663 D2664 D2710 D2720 D2721 D2722 D2740 D2750 D2751 D2752 D2780 D2781 D2782 2810 D2790 D2791 D2792 D2910 D2920 512 vs 750 comparison Plan 512 3 Plan 750 Code Description D2930 D2931 D2932 D2933 Prefabricated stainless steel crown - primary tooth...............................................$ Prefabricated stainless steel crown - permanent tooth .........................................$ Prefabricated resin crown - anterior primary tooth ....................................... $ Prefabricated stainless steel crown with resin window - anterior primary tooth ........................................................ $ Sedative filling ............................................................................................................. $ Core Crown buildup, including any pins (restorative material and pins) .......... $ Pin retention - per tooth, in addition to restoration.............................................. $ Cast post and core/*// in addition to crown - includes canal preparation 2 .... $ Each additional cast post - same tooth - includes canal preparation 2 .... $ Prefabricated post and core in addition to crown - base metal post; includes canal preparation ....................................................... $ Each additional prefabricated post - same tooth - base metal post; includes canal preparation ....................................................... $ Temporary crown (fractured tooth) - palliative treatment only ................. $ Crown repair.............................................................................................................. $ D2940 D2950 D2951 D2952 D2953 D2954 D2957 D2970 D2980 Plan 512 Plan 750 5.00 No Cost 5.00 No Cost 15.00 Not Listed 15.00 Not Covered 15.00 $ 5.00 15.00 $ 15.00 15.00 $ 15.00 15.00 $ 15.00 15.00 Not Listed 15.00 $ 15.00 15.00 Not Listed 15.00 Not Listed 15.00 Not Covered D3000-D3999 IV. Endodontics 5 A benefit for permanent teeth only. D3110 Pulp cap - direct (excluding final restoration) .................................................. No Cost No Cost D3120 Pulp cap - indirect (excluding final restoration)............................................... No Cost No Cost D3220 Therapeutic pulpotomy (excluding final restoration) - removal of pulp coronal to the dentinocemental junction and application of medicament .................................................. No Cost No Cost D3221 Gross pulpal debridement, primary and permanent teeth........................... $ 10.00 Not Listed D3230 Pulpal therapy (resorbable filling) - anterior, primary tooth (excluding final restoration)............................................... $ 10.00 Not Listed D3240 Pulpal therapy (resorbable filling) - posterior, primary tooth (excluding final restoration)............................................... $ 10.00 Not Listed D3310 Root canal therapy - anterior (excluding final restoration) 5 ................................... $ 45.00 $ 45.00 5 D3320 Root canal therapy - bicuspid (excluding final restoration) .................................. $ 90.00 $ 90.00 D3330 Root canal therapy - molar (excluding final restoration) 5 .......................................$135.00 $135.00 5 D3346 Retreatment of previous root canal therapy - anterior ................................ $ 65.00 Not Listed D3347 Retreatment of previous root canal therapy - bicuspid 5 ...............................$110.00 Not Listed D3348 Retreatment of previous root canal therapy - molar 5.....................................$155.00 Not Listed D3410 Apicoectomy/periradicular surgery - anterior 5 ..................................................... $ 60.00 $ 60.00 5 D3421 Apicoectomy/periradicular surgery - bicuspid (first root) ................................. $ 60.00 $ 60.00 5 D3425 Apicoectomy/periradicular surgery - molar (first root) ...................................... $ 60.00 $ 60.00 D3426 Apicoectomy/periradicular surgery (each additional root) 5 ............................... No Cost No Cost D3430 Retrograde filling - per root 5 .................................................................................... $ 60.00 $ 60.00 D3450 Root amputation, per root - not covered in conjunction with procedure D3920 5 .......................................................... No Cost No Cost D4000-D4999 V. Periodontics Includes preoperative and postoperative evaluations and treatment under a local anesthetic. D4210 Gingivectomy or gingivoplasty - per quadrant........................................................$125.00 D4211 Gingivectomy or gingivoplasty - per tooth - fewer than 6 teeth .............................. $ 25.00 D4220 Gingival curettage, surgical - per quadrant ............................................................. $ 15.00 D4240 Gingival flap procedure, including root planing - per quadrant...........................$125.00 512 vs 750 comparison 4 $125.00 $ 25.00 $ 15.00 $125.00 Code Description Plan 512 Plan 750 D4260 D4341 Osseous surgery (including flap entry and closure) - per quadrant.....................$250.00 Periodontal scaling and root planing, per quadrant - limited to 4 quadrants during any 12 consecutive months .................................. $ 15.00 Full mouth debridement to enable comprehensive periodontal evaluation and diagnosis - limited to 1 treatment in any 12 consecutive months ................................................. $ 15.00 Periodontal maintenance procedures (following active therapy) - limited to 1 treatment each 6 month period ........................................... $ 12.00 $250.00 D4355 D4910 $ 15.00 $ 15.00 $ 12.00 D5000-D5899 VI. Prosthodontics (removable) 6 Includes after delivery adjustments and tissue conditioning, if needed, for the first six months after placement, if the Enrollee continues to be eligible and the service is provided at the Contract Dentist’s facility where the denture was originally delivered. 7 Limited to 1 per denture during any 12 consecutive months. 8 Coverage of replacement is subject to a limitation requiring the existing denture to be 5+ years old. D5110 Complete denture - maxillary 6,8 upper....................................................................$110.00 $110.00 6,8 D5120 Complete denture - mandibular lower .................................................................$110.00 $110.00 D5130 Immediate denture - maxillary 6,8 upper ...................................................................$125.00 $125.00 6,8 D5140 Immediate denture - mandibular lower ...............................................................$125.00 $125.00 D5211 Maxillary partial denture - resin base (including any conventional clasps, rests and teeth) 6,8 ..........................$125.00 Not Listed D5212 Mandibular partial denture - resin base (including any conventional clasps, rests and teeth) 6,8 ..........................$125.00 Not Listed D5213 Maxillary partial denture - cast metal framework with resin denture bases (including any conventional clasps, rests and teeth) 6,8 upper with metal lingual or palatal bar, clasps and acrylic saddles, and acrylic base or cast metal framework and teeth................................................$125.00 $125.00 D5214 Mandibular partial denture - cast metal framework with resin denture bases (including any conventional clasps, rests and teeth) 6,8 lower with metal lingual or palatal bar, clasps and acrylic saddles, and acrylic base or cast metal framework and teeth................................................$125.00 $125.00 D5410 Adjust complete denture - maxillary 6 ..................................................................... $ 10.00 $ 10.00 D5411 Adjust complete denture - mandibular 6 ................................................................. $ 10.00 $ 10.00 D5421 Adjust partial denture - maxillary 6........................................................................... $ 10.00 $ 10.00 6 D5422 Adjust partial denture - mandibular ....................................................................... $ 10.00 $ 10.00 D5510 Repair broken complete denture base..................................................................... $ 20.00 $ 20.00 D5520 Replace missing or broken teeth - complete denture (each tooth) ..................... $ 10.00 $ 10.00 D5610 Repair resin denture base .......................................................................................... $ 20.00 $ 20.00 D5620 Repair cast framework ............................................................................................... $ 20.00 $ 20.00 D5630 Repair or replace broken clasp ................................................................................. $ 20.00 $ 20.00 D5640 Replace broken teeth - per tooth ............................................................................. $ 10.00 $ 10.00 D5650 Add tooth to existing partial denture ...................................................................... $ 10.00 $ 10.00 D5660 Add clasp to existing partial denture ....................................................................... $ 10.00 $ 10.00 D5710 Rebase complete maxillary denture 7 ....................................................................... $ 45.00 $ 45.00 7 D5711 Rebase complete mandibular denture ................................................................... $ 45.00 $ 45.00 D5720 Rebase maxillary partial denture 7 ............................................................................ $ 45.00 $ 45.00 7 D5721 Rebase mandibular partial denture ........................................................................ $ 45.00 $ 45.00 D5730 Reline complete maxillary denture (chairside) 7 ..................................................... $ 20.00 $ 20.00 D5731 Reline complete mandibular denture (chairside) 7 ................................................. $ 20.00 $ 20.00 D5740 Reline maxillary partial denture (chairside) 7 ......................................................... $ 20.00 $ 20.00 512 vs 750 comparison 5 Code Description D5741 D5750 D5751 D5760 D5761 D5820 Reline mandibular partial denture (chairside) 7 ..................................................... $ 20.00 Reline complete maxillary denture (laboratory) 7 ................................................... $ 45.00 Reline complete mandibular denture (laboratory) 7............................................... $ 45.00 Reline maxillary partial denture (laboratory) 7 ....................................................... $ 45.00 Reline mandibular partial denture (laboratory) 7 ................................................... $ 45.00 Interim partial denture (maxillary) - limited to initial placement of interim partial denture /stayplate to replace extracted anterior teeth during healing 6...................................................................... No Cost Interim partial denture (mandibular) - limited to initial placement of interim partial denture /stayplate to replace extracted anterior teeth during healing 6...................................................................... No Cost Tissue conditioning, maxillary 6,7 ............................................................................. No Cost Tissue conditioning, mandibular 6,7 ......................................................................... No Cost D5821 D5850 D5851 Plan 512 Plan 750 $ $ $ $ $ 20.00 45.00 45.00 45.00 45.00 No Cost No Cost No Cost No Cost D5900-D5999 VII. Maxillofacial Prosthetics - refer to Schedule C, Non-Covered Procedures D6000-D6199 VIII. Implant Services - refer to Schedule C, Non-Covered Procedures D6200-D6999 IX. Prosthodontics, fixed (each retainer and each pontic constitutes a unit in a fixed partial denture [bridge]). * Optional is defined as any alternative procedure presented by the Contract Dentist that satisfies the same dental need as a covered procedure, is chosen by the Enrollee, and is subject to the Limitations and Exclusions of the program. The applicable charge to the Enrollee is the difference between the Contract Dentist’s “filed fee” for the Optional procedure and the covered procedure, plus any applicable Copayment or material/laboratory upgrade for the covered procedure. Optional treatment does not apply when alternative choices are benefits. “Filed fees” mean the Contract Dentist’s fees on file with PMI. Questions regarding the DeltaCare program should be directed to PMI’s Customer Relations department at (800) 422-4234. /*// 2 Base or noble metal is the benefit. High noble metal (precious), if used, will be charged to the Enrollee at the additional laboratory cost of the high noble metal. This applies to crowns, bridges, cast and post cores, inlays and onlays maximum cost to the Enrollee of $100.00 per tooth. If a cast post and core is made of high noble metal, an additional fee up to $100.00 per tooth may be charged for the upgraded post and core. 3 /†// Porcelain and other tooth-colored materials on molars are considered optional treatment a material upgrade with a maximum additional charge to the Enrollee of $150.00. 9 Coverage of replacement is subject to a limitation requiring the existing bridge to be 5+ years old. D6210 Pontic - cast high noble metal 2,9 /*//......................................................................... $ 90.00 $ 90.00 D6211 Pontic - cast predominantly base metal 9 ................................................................ $ 90.00 $ 90.00 D6212 Pontic - cast noble metal 9 ......................................................................................... $ 90.00 $ 90.00 D6240 Pontic - porcelain fused to high noble metal 2,3,9 //*† ////............................................ $ 90.00 $ 90.00 D6241 Pontic - porcelain fused to predominantly base metal 3,9 /†// ................................ $ 90.00 $ 90.00 D6242 Pontic - porcelain fused to noble metal 3,9 /†//......................................................... $ 90.00 $ 90.00 D6245 Pontic - porcelain/ceramic * 9 .......................................................................... Optional Not Listed D6250 Pontic - resin with high noble metal 2,3,9 ............................................................ $ 90.00 Not Listed D6251 Pontic - resin with predominantly base metal 3,9 ............................................ $ 90.00 Not Listed D6252 Pontic - resin with noble metal 3,9........................................................................ $ 90.00 Not Listed D6519 Inlay/onlay - porcelain/ceramic * 9 ................................................................ Optional Not Listed D6520 Inlay - metallic - two surfaces 2,9 base metal noble ............................................. No Cost No Cost D6530 Inlay - metallic - three or more surfaces 2,9 base metal noble............................ No Cost No Cost D6543 Onlay - metallic - three surfaces 2,9 base metal noble ......................................... No Cost No Cost D6544 Onlay - metallic - four or more surfaces 2,9 base metal noble ........................... No Cost No Cost D6720 Crown - resin with high noble metal 2,3,9............................................................ $ 90.00 Not Listed 512 vs 750 comparison 6 Code Description D6721 D6722 D6740 D6750 D6751 D6752 D6780 D6781 D6782 D6790 D6791 D6792 D6930 D6940 D6970 Crown - resin with predominantly base metal 3,9 ............................................ $ 90.00 Not Listed Crown - resin with noble metal 3,9 ....................................................................... $ 90.00 Not Listed Crown - porcelain/ceramic * 9 .......................................................................... Optional Not Listed Crown - porcelain fused to high noble metal 2,3,9 //*† //// ........................................... $ 90.00 $ 90.00 Crown - porcelain fused to predominantly base metal 3,9 /†//................................ $ 90.00 $ 90.00 Crown - porcelain fused to noble metal 3,9 /†// ........................................................ $ 90.00 $ 90.00 Crown - ¾ cast high noble metal 2,9 .................................................................... $ 90.00 Not Listed Crown - ¾ cast predominantly base metal 9 .................................................... $ 90.00 Not Listed Crown - ¾ cast noble metal 9................................................................................ $ 90.00 Not Listed Crown - full cast high noble metal 2,9 /*// ................................................................. $ 90.00 $ 90.00 9 Crown - full cast predominantly base metal ......................................................... $ 90.00 $ 90.00 Crown - full cast noble metal 9 ................................................................................ $ 90.00 $ 90.00 Recement bridge fixed partial denture ................................................................... No Cost No Cost Stress breaker 9 per unit (in addition to mixed partial denture, retainer) .......... No Cost No Cost Cast post and core /*// in addition to fixed partial denture retainer $ 15.00 - includes canal preparation 2 .................................................................................... $ 15.00 Cast post as part of fixed partial denture retainer - includes canal preparation 2 ............................................................................................ $ 15.00 Not Listed Prefabricated post and core buildup in addition to fixed partial denture retainer - base metal post; includes canal preparation restorative material and any pins ....................................................................... $ 15.00 $ 15.00 Core buildup for retainer, including any pins ................................................. $ 15.00 Not Listed Additional cast post - same tooth - includes canal preparation 2............... $ 15.00 Not Listed Each additional prefabricated post - same tooth - base metal post; includes canal preparation ....................................................... $ 15.00 Not Listed Fixed partial denture repair .................................................................................. $ 15.00 Not Covered D6971 D6972 D6973 D6976 D6977 D6980 Plan 512 D7000-D7999 X. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Includes preoperative and postoperative evaluations and treatment under local anesthetic. D7110 Single tooth extraction............................................................................................... $ 3.00 D7120 Each additional tooth................................................................................................. $ 3.00 D7130 Root removal - exposed roots ................................................................................. No Cost D7210 Surgical removal of erupted tooth requiring elevation of mucoperiosteal flap and removal of bone and/or section of tooth .... $ 8.00 D7220 Removal of impacted tooth - soft tissue................................................................. $ 40.00 D7230 Removal of impacted tooth - partially bony........................................................... $ 60.00 D7240 Removal of impacted tooth - completely bony ..................................................... $ 80.00 D7241 Removal of impacted tooth - completely bony, with unusual surgical complications..................................................................................... $ 80.00 D7250 Surgical removal of residual tooth roots (cutting procedure) ............................. No Cost D7286 Biopsy of oral tissue - soft (all others) - does not include histopathologic examination or other pathology laboratory procedures ..................................................................................... No Cost D7310 Alveoloplasty in conjunction with extractions - per quadrant............................ $ 50.00 D7320 Alveoloplasty not in conjunction with extractions - per quadrant..................... $ 70.00 D7471 7470 Removal of exostosis - per site maxilla or mandible............................................ No Cost D7510 Incision and drainage of abscess - intraoral soft tissue........................................ No Cost D7960 Frenulectomy (frenectomy or frenotomy) - separate procedure........................ No Cost 512 vs 750 comparison 7 Plan 750 $ 3.00 $ 3.00 No Cost $ $ $ $ 8.00 40.00 60.00 80.00 $ 80.00 No Cost No Cost $ 50.00 $ 70.00 No Cost No Cost No Cost Code Description Plan 512 Plan 750 D8000-D8999 XI. Orthodontics 10 Listed Copayment covers up to 24 months of active orthodontic treatment excluding the services listed for 08237 “Start-up fee.” Beyond 24 months of active treatment, an additional monthly fee of $75.00 applies. 11 In the event comprehensive orthodontic treatment is not required or is declined by the Enrollee, a fee of $25.00 will apply. The Enrollee is also responsible for any incurred orthodontic diagnostic record fees. 12 Includes adjustments and/or office visits up to 24 months. After 24 months, a monthly fee of $75.00 applies. D8070 Comprehensive orthodontic treatment of the transitional dentition - child or adolescent to age 19 10 Dependent children to age 19 ........... $1,600.00 $1,600.00 D8080 Comprehensive orthodontic treatment of the adolescent dentition - adolescent to age 19 10 Dependent children to age 19 ........................... $1,600.00 $1,600.00 D8090 Comprehensive orthodontic treatment of the adult dentition - adults, including dependent adults covered as full-time students 10 Covered adults and full-time students ...................................... $1,800.00 $1,800.00 08237 Start-up fee, which includes initial examination, diagnosis, consultation and initial banding (excluding records) ..............................................$350.00 $350.00 D8660 Pre-orthodontic treatment visit - not to be charged with any other consultation procedures(s) 11 ............................................................ No Cost See Limitation #5 D8680 Orthodontic retention (removal of appliances, construction and placement of retainers) 12 ...................................................................... No Cost See Limitation #4 D9000-D9999 D9110 D9211 D9212 D9215 D9310 D9430 D9440 00125 XII. Adjunctive General Services Palliative (emergency) treatment of dental pain - minor procedure ................. $ 5.00 $ 5.00 Regional block anesthesia......................................................................................... No Cost No Cost Trigeminal division block anesthesia ...................................................................... No Cost No Cost Local anesthesia ......................................................................................................... No Cost No Cost Consultation (diagnostic services provided by a dentist or physician other than practitioner providing treatment) ................................. $ 10.00 $ 10.00 Office visit for observation (during regularly scheduled hours) - no other services performed........................................................................$ 5.00 Not Listed Office visit - after regularly scheduled hours ......................................................... $ 20.00 $ 20.00 Failed appointment without 24 hour notice - per 15 minutes of appointment time ............. $ 10.00 $ 10.00 Any Procedure(s) not listed is available on a fee-for-service basis above are not covered however may be available at the Contract Dentist’s “filed fees”. “Filed fees” means the Contract Dentist’s fees on file with PMI. Questions regarding these fees should be directed to PMI’s Customer Relations department at (800) 422-4234. 512 vs 750 comparison 8 LIMITATIONS OF BENEFITS 1. Full mouth x-rays are limited to one set every twenty-four consecutive months and include any combination of periapicals, bitewings and/or panoramic film; (Refer to Limitation 9 under your current plan) 2. Bitewing x-rays are limited to not more than one series of four films in any six month period; (Refer to Limitation 8 under your current plan) 3. Diagnostic casts are limited to aid in diagnosis by the Contract Dentist for covered benefits; 4. If a biopsy (D7286) is prior-approved by PMI to an oral surgeon, then histopathologic examination (D0501) of the resulting biopsy specimen is covered and available at no additional cost; 5. Prophylaxis or periodontal maintenance following active therapy is limited to one procedure each six month period; (Refer to Limitation 1 under your current plan) 6. Benefits for sealants include the application of sealants only to permanent first and second molars with no decay, with no restorations and with the occlusal surface intact, for first molars through age nine and second molars through age fourteen fifteen. Benefits for sealants do not include the repair or replacement of a sealant on any tooth within three years of its application; (Refer to Limitation 10 under your current plan) 7. A filling is a benefit for the removal of decay, for minor repairs of tooth structure or to replace a lost filling; (Refer to Governing Administrative Policies - Fillings and Crowns under your current plan) 8. A crown is a benefit when there is insufficient tooth structure to support a filling or to replace an existing crown that is non-functional or non-restorable and meets the five year limitation (see Limitation #12); (Refer to Limitation 4 and Governing Administrative Policies - Fillings and Crowns under your current plan) 9. A covered metallic inlay, onlay, crown or fixed partial denture (bridge) using base or noble metal is available for listed Copayment(s). If the Enrollee elects to have high noble metal used instead, the maximum additional cost of this material upgrade is $100.00 per tooth or pontic. For a cast post and core, the benefit is for base or noble metal. If the Enrollee elects to have a high noble metal cast post and core instead, the maximum additional cost of this material upgrade is $100.00 per tooth; (Refer to Schedule A, Footnote * under your current plan) 10. For molars, a covered inlay, onlay, crown, or unit of a fixed partial denture (bridge) is metallic without porcelain or other tooth-colored material. If the Enrollee elects to have porcelain, porcelain-fused-to-metal, resin or resin-with-metal used instead, the maximum additional cost for this tooth-colored material upgrade is $150.00 per molar; (Refer to Schedule A, Footnote † and Governing Administrative Policies - Fillings and Crowns under your current plan) 11. If a porcelain margin is also chosen by the Enrollee for a covered porcelain-fused-tometal crown, the maximum additional cost for this laboratory upgrade is $75.00; 512 vs 750 comparison 9 12. The replacement of an existing inlay, onlay, crown, fixed partial denture (bridge) or a removable full or partial denture is covered when: a. The existing restoration/bridge/denture is no longer functional and cannot be made functional by repair or adjustment, and b. Either of the following: - The existing non-functional restoration/bridge/denture was placed five or more years prior to its replacement, or - If an existing partial denture is less than five years old, but must be replaced by a new partial denture due to the loss of a natural tooth, which cannot be replaced by adding another tooth to the existing partial denture; (Refer to Limitations 2,3 under your current plan) 13. A direct or indirect pulp cap is a benefit only on a vital permanent tooth with an open apex or a vital primary tooth; (Refer to Governing Administrative Policies - Fillings and Crowns under your current plan) 14. With the exception of pulp caps and pulpotomies, endodontic procedures (e.g. root canal therapy, apicoectomy, retrofill, etc.) are only a benefit on a permanent tooth; 15. A therapeutic pulpotomy on a permanent tooth is limited to palliative treatment when the Contract Dentist is not performing root canal therapy; 16. Periodontal scaling and root planing are limited to four quadrants during any twelve month period; (Refer to Limitation 6 under your current plan) 17. Full mouth debridement (gross scale) is limited to one treatment in any twelve month period; (Refer to Limitation 7 under your current plan) 18. Coverage for the placement of a fixed partial denture (bridge) requires that: a. No cantilevered posterior pontic (prosthetic tooth) be included; and b. Either of the following: - The sole tooth to be replaced in the arch is a permanent tooth, which cannot be replaced by adding another tooth to an existing removable partial denture; or - The new bridge would replace an existing, non-functional bridge (see Limitation #12); or - Each abutment tooth to be crowned meets Limitation #8; (Refer to Governing Administrative Policies - Fillings and Crowns under your current plan) 19. Relines, tissue conditioning and rebases are limited to one per denture during any twelve consecutive months; (Refer to Limitation 5 under your current plan) 20. Interim partial dentures (stayplates), in conjunction with fixed or removable appliances, are limited to: - The replacement of extracted anterior teeth for adults during a healing period when the teeth cannot be added to an existing partial denture; or - The replacement of permanent tooth/teeth for children under sixteen years of age; (Refer to Governing Administrative Policies - Stayplates under your current plan) 21. Retained primary teeth shall be covered as primary teeth; 512 vs 750 comparison 10 22. Excision of the frenum is a benefit only when it results in limited mobility of the tongue, it causes a large diastema between teeth or it interferes with a prosthetic appliance; (Refer to Governing Administrative Policies - Frenectomy under your current plan) 23. Benefits provided by a pediatric Dentist are limited to children through age three are covered at 100% of the agreed upon fee seven following an attempt by the assigned Contract Dentist to treat the child and upon prior authorization by PMI, less applicable Copayments. Children four years and older are at 50% of agreed upon fee less any applicable copayment for covered services. Exceptions for medical conditions, regardless of age limitation, will be considered on an individual basis; (Refer to Governing Administrative Policies - Pedodontia under your current plan) 24. In cases of accidental injury, benefits available are described in Schedule B, Accident Injury Benefit. Damages to the hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity from normal masticatory (chewing) function, exclusive attrition and normal wear, will be covered as described in Schedules A, Description of Benefits and Copayments; and B, Limitations and Exclusions of Benefits; (Refer to Exclusion 14 under your current plan) 25. Soft tissue management programs are limited to periodontal pocket charting, root planing, scaling, curettage, oral hygiene instruction, periodontal maintenance and/or prophylaxis. If an Enrollee declines non-covered services within a soft tissue management program, it does not eliminate or alter other covered benefits; (Refer to Governing Administrative Policies Preventive Control Programs under your current plan) 26. A new removable partial, complete or immediate denture includes after delivery adjustments and tissue conditioning at no additional cost for the first six months after placement if the Enrollee continues to be eligible and the service is provided at the Contract Dentist’s facility where the denture was originally delivered; 27. An Optional procedure is defined as any alternative procedure presented by the Contract Dentist that satisfies the same dental need as a covered procedure, is chosen by the Enrollee, and is subject to the Limitations and Exclusions of the program. The applicable charge to the Enrollee is the difference between the Contract Dentist’s “filed fee” for the Optional procedure and the covered procedure, plus any applicable Copayment or material/laboratory upgrade for the covered procedure. Optional treatment does not apply when alternative choices are benefits. Optional procedures include: - The use of a tooth-colored material when restoring a posterior tooth with a filling, inlay or onlay; and - Units in a fixed partial denture (bridge) made of porcelain/ceramic, which is not fused to and supported by underlying cast metal. “Filed fee” means the Contract Dentist’s fees on file with PMI. Questions regarding these fees should be directed to PMI’s Customer Relations department at (800) 422-4234. 512 vs 750 comparison 11 EXCLUSIONS OF BENEFITS 1. All procedures as shown on Schedule C, Non-Covered Procedures; (Refer to Exclusions 1, 2, 6, 9, 12, 20 under your current plan) 2. Dental conditions arising out of and due to Enrollee's employment for which Worker's Compensation is paid. Services that are provided to the Enrollee by state government or agency thereof, or are provided without cost to the Enrollee by any municipality, county or other subdivision, except as provided in Section 1373(a) of the California Health and Safety Code; (Refer to Exclusion 3 under your current plan) 3. All related fees for admission, use, or stays in a hospital, out-patient surgery center, extended care facility, or other similar care facility; (Refer to Exclusion 5 under your current plan) 4. Loss or theft of full or partial dentures, space maintainers, crowns and fixed partial dentures (bridges); (Refer to Exclusion 7 under your current plan) 5. Dental expenses incurred in connection with any dental procedures started after termination of eligibility for coverage; (Refer to Exclusion 8 under your current plan) 6. Dental expenses incurred in connection with any dental procedure started before the Enrollee's eligibility with the DeltaCare program. Examples include: teeth prepared for crowns, root canals in progress; (Refer to Exclusion 10 under your current plan) 7. Congenital malformations (e.g. congenitally missing teeth, supernumerary teeth, enamel and dentinal dysplasias, etc.), except for the treatment of newborn children with congenital defects or birth abnormalities; (Refer to Exclusion 11 under your current plan) 8. Dispensing of drugs not normally supplied in a dental facility; (Refer to Exclusion 13 under your current plan) 9. Any procedure that in the professional opinion of the Contract Dentist or PMI’s dental consultant: a. has poor prognosis for a successful result and reasonable longevity based on the condition of the tooth or teeth and/or surrounding structures, or b. is inconsistent with generally accepted standards for dentistry; (Refer to Exclusion 15 under your current plan) 10. Dental services received from any dental facility other than the assigned Contract Dentist including the services of a dental specialist, unless expressly authorized in writing by PMI or as cited under Article 4.04. To obtain written authorization, the Enrollee should call PMI’s Customer Relations department at (800) 422-4234; (Refer to Exclusion 16 under your current plan) 11. Consultations for non-covered benefits; (Refer to Exclusion 18 under your current plan) 12. Implant placement or removal, appliances placed on or services associated with implants, including but not limited to prophylaxis and periodontal treatment; (Refer to Exclusion 19 under your current plan) 512 vs 750 comparison 12 13. Porcelain crowns, porcelain fused to metal or resin with metal type crowns and fixed partial dentures (bridges) for children under sixteen years of age; (Refer to Governing Administrative Policies - Fillings and Crowns; Fixed Bridges under your current plan) 14. Restorations placed solely due to cosmetics, abrasions, attrition, erosion, restoring or altering vertical dimension, congenital or developmental malformation of teeth; (Refer to Governing Administrative Policies - Fillings and Crowns under your current plan) 15. Appliances or restorations necessary to increase vertical dimension, replace or stabilize tooth structure loss by attrition, realignment of teeth, periodontal splinting, gnathologic recordings, equilibration or treatment of disturbances of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ); (Refer to Governing Administrative Policies - Reconstruction under your current plan) 16. An initial treatment plan which involves the removal and reestablishment of the occlusal contacts of ten or more teeth with crowns, onlays, fixed partial dentures (bridges), or any combination of these is considered to be full mouth construction under the DeltaCare program. Crowns, onlays and fixed partial dentures associated with such a treatment plan are not covered benefits. This exclusion does not affect any other benefits; (Refer to Governing Administrative Policies - Reconstruction under your current plan) 17. Precious metal for removable appliances, metallic or permanent soft bases for complete dentures, porcelain denture teeth, precision abutments for removable partials or fixed partial dentures (overlays, implants, and appliances associated therewith) and personalization and characterization of complete and partial dentures; (Refer to Governing Administrative Policies Specialized Techniques under your current plan) 18. Extraction of teeth, when teeth are asymptomatic/non-pathologic (no signs or symptoms of pathology or infection), including but not limited to the removal of third molars and orthodontic extractions; (Refer to Exclusion 17 under your current plan) 19. Treatment or extraction of primary teeth when exfoliation (normal shedding and loss) is imminent; 20. Treatment required by reason of war declared or undeclared. (Refer to Exclusion 4 under your current plan) 512 vs 750 comparison 13 ORTHODONTIC LIMITATIONS The DeltaCare program provides coverage for orthodontic treatment plans provided through PMI’s Contract Orthodontists. The start-up fees and the cost to the Enrollee for the treatment plan are listed in Schedule A, Description of Benefits and Copayments and subject to the following: 1. Orthodontic treatment must be provided by the Contract Orthodontist; 2. Benefits cover twenty-four months of active comprehensive orthodontic treatment. Included is the initial examination, diagnosis, consultation, initial banding, twenty-four months of active treatment, de-banding and the retention phase of treatment. The retention phase includes the initial construction, placement and adjustment to retainers and office visits for a maximum of two years; 3. Treatment plans extending beyond twenty-four months of active treatment, or twenty-four months of the retention phase of treatment will be subject to a monthly office visit fee to the Enrollee not to exceed $75.00 per month; (Refer to Ortho Exclusion 10 under your current plan) 4. Should an Enrollee's coverage be cancelled or terminated for any reason, and at the time of cancellation or termination be receiving any orthodontic treatment, the Enrollee and not PMI will be responsible for payment of any balance due for treatment provided after cancellation or termination. In such a case the Enrollee's payment shall be based on a maximum of $2,300.00 $2,800.00 for covered dependent children to age nineteen and $2,500.00 $3,000.00 for covered adults and dependent children to age twenty-three. The amount will be prorated over the number of months to completion of the treatment and, will be payable by the Enrollee on such terms and conditions as are arranged between the Enrollee and the Contract Orthodontist; 5. If treatment is not required or the Enrollee chooses not to start treatment after the diagnosis and consultation has been completed by the Contract Orthodontist, the Enrollee will be charged a consultation fee of $25.00 in addition to diagnostic record fees. 6. Three recementations or replacements of a bracket/band on the same tooth or a total of five rebracketings/rebandings on different teeth during the covered course of treatment are benefits. If any additional recementations or replacements of brackets/bands are performed, the Enrollee is responsible for the cost at the Contract Orthodontist’s usual and customary fee; 7. Comprehensive orthodontic treatment (Phase II) consists of repositioning all or nearly all of the permanent teeth in an effort to make the Enrollee’s occlusion as ideal as possible. This treatment usually requires complete fixed appliances; however, when the Contract Orthodontist deems it suitable, a European or removable appliance therapy may be substituted at the same Copayments amount as for fixed appliances. 512 vs 750 comparison 14 ORTHODONTIC EXCLUSIONS 1. Pre-, mid- and post-treatment records which include cephalometric x-rays, tracings, photographs and study models; 2. Lost, stolen or broken orthodontic appliances; 3. Retreatment of orthodontic cases; 4. Changes in treatment necessitated by accident of any kind, and/or lack of Enrollee cooperation; 5. Surgical procedures incidental to orthodontic treatment; 6. Myofunctional therapy; 7. Surgical procedures related to cleft palate, micrognathia, or macrognathia; 8. Treatment related to temporomandibular joint disturbances; 9. Supplemental appliances not routinely used in typical comprehensive orthodontics; 10. Restorative work caused by orthodontic treatment; 11. Phase I orthodontics13, as well as activator appliances and minor treatment for tooth guidance and/or arch expansion; 12. Extractions solely for the purpose of orthodontics; 13. Treatment in progress at inception of eligibility; 14. Transfer after banding has been initiated; 15. Composite bands, lingual adaptation of orthodontic bands, and other specialized or cosmetic alternatives to standard fixed and removable orthodontic appliances. 13 Phase I orthodontics is defined as early treatment including interceptive orthodontia prior to the development of late mixed dentition. 512 vs 750 comparison 15 ACCIDENT INJURY BENEFIT An accident injury is damage to the hard and soft tissue of the mouth caused directly and independently of all other causes by external forces. Damage to the hard and soft tissue of the mouth from normal chewing function is covered under Schedule A, Description of Benefits and Copayments. PMI will pay up to 100% of the Contract Dentist's “filed fees”, for expenses an Enrollee incurs for an accident injury, less any applicable Copayment(s), up to a Maximum of $1,600.00 in any twelve month period. Accident injury benefits include the following procedure in addition to those listed in Schedule A, Description of Benefits and Copayments. CODE D7270 Tooth reimplantation and/or stabilization of accidentally evulsed or displaced tooth and/or alveolus - includes splinting and/or stabilization. Payment of accident injury benefits is subject to Schedule B, Limitations and Exclusions of Benefits, in addition to the following provisions: MAXIMUM Accident injury benefits will be provided for each Enrollee up to a maximum of $1,600.00 in any twelve month period. LIMITATION Accident injury benefits are limited to services provided as a result of an accident which occurred (a) while the Enrollee was covered under the DeltaCare program, or (b) while the Enrollee was covered under another DeltaCare program, and if the benefits for the expenses incurred would have been paid if the Enrollee had remained covered under that program. EXCLUSIONS In addition to Schedule B, Limitations #13, #15, #20, #21 and #24 and Exclusions #1-9, #11-15 and #18-20, the following exclusions apply: 1. Prophylaxis; 2. Extra-oral grafts (grafting of tissues from outside the mouth to oral tissue); 3. Replacement of existing restorations due to decay; 4. Orthodontic services (treatment of malalignment of teeth and/or jaws); 5. Replacement of existing restorations, crowns, bridges, dentures and other dental or orthodontic appliances damaged by accident injury. “Filed fees” means the Contract Dentist’s fees on file with PMI. Questions regarding these fees should be directed to PMI’s Customer Relations department at (800) 422-4234. 512 vs 750 comparison 16 GOVERNING ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES Unlike medical care where the diagnosis dictates more specifically the method of treatment to be rendered, in dental care, the dentist and patient frequently consider various treatment plans. The following guidelines are an integral part of the dental program and are consistent with the principles of accepted dental practice and the continued maintenance of good dental health. In all cases in which the patient selects a more expensive plan of treatment than is customarily provided, the more expensive treatment is considered optional. The patient must pay the difference in cost between the dentist's usual fees for the covered benefit and the optional treatment plus any copayment for covered benefits. (Refer to Limitation(s) 27 under your new plan) Replacement of prosthetic appliances (crowns, bridges, partials and full dentures) shall be considered only if the existing appliance is no longer functional or cannot be made functional by repair or adjustment and meets the five year limitation for replacement. (Refer to Limitation(s) 8, 12 under your new plan) A. PARTIAL DENTURES A removable cast metal partial denture is considered an adequate restoration. If the patient selects another course of treatment, the patient must pay the difference in cost between the dentist's usual fees for the covered benefit and the optional treatment, plus any copayment for the covered benefit. If a cast metal partial denture will restore the case, the Panel Dentist will apply the difference of the cost of such procedure toward a more complicated precision appliance which the patient and dentist may choose to use. The patient must pay the difference in cost between the dentist's usual fees for the covered benefit and the optional treatment plus any copayment for the covered benefit. An acrylic partial denture may be considered a covered benefit in cases involving extensive periodontal disease. Patient shall pay the applicable copayment for a cast metal partial denture. (Refer to Limitation(s) 12, 27 under your new plan) B. COMPLETE DENTURES If, in the construction of a denture, the patient and the Panel Dentist decide on personalized restorations or employ specialized techniques as opposed to standard procedures, the patient must pay the difference in cost between the dentist's usual fees for the covered benefit and optional treatment, plus any copayment for the covered benefit. Full upper and/or lower dentures are not to exceed one each in any five year period from initial placement. The patient is entitled to a new upper or lower denture only if the existing denture is more than five years old and cannot be made satisfactory by either reline or repair. (Refer to Limitation(s) 12, 27 under your new plan) C. FILLINGS AND CROWNS Crowns will be covered only if there is not enough retentive quality left in the tooth to hold a filling. For example, the buccal or lingual walls are either fractured or decayed to the extent that they will not hold a filling. (Refer to Limitation(s) 8 under your new plan) Porcelain or porcelain fused to metal crowns on all molars are considered optional treatment. If performed, the patient must pay the difference in cost between the dentist's usual fees for the covered benefit and optional treatment, plus any copayment for the covered benefit. (Refer to Limitation(s) 10, 27 under your new plan) The DeltaCare program provides amalgam and resin restorations for treatment of caries. If the tooth can be restored with such materials, any other restoration such as a crown or jacket is considered 512 vs 750 comparison 17 optional, and if provided, the patient must pay the difference in cost between the dentist's usual fees for the covered benefit and optional treatment, plus any copayment for the covered benefit. (Refer to Limitation(s) 8 under your new plan) A restoration is a covered benefit only when required for restorative reasons (radiographic evidence of decay or missing tooth structure). Restorations placed for any other purposes including but not limited to cosmetics, abrasion, attrition, erosion, restoring or altering vertical dimension, congenital or developmental malformation of teeth, or the anticipation of future fractures, are not covered benefits. (Refer to Limitation(s) 7 and Exclusion(s) 14 under your new plan) Composite resin restorations in posterior teeth are considered optional treatment. If provided, the patient must pay the difference in cost between the dentist's usual fees for the covered benefit and optional treatment, plus any copayment for the covered benefit. (Refer to Limitation(s) 27 under your new plan) Porcelain crowns, porcelain fused to metal or plastic processed to metal type crowns are not a benefit for children under sixteen years of age. An allowance will be made for an acrylic crown. If performed, the patient must pay the difference in cost between the dentist's usual fees for the covered benefit and optional treatment, plus any copayment for the covered benefit. (Refer to Exclusion(s) 13 under your new plan) A crown placed on a specific tooth is allowable only once in a five year period from initial placement. (Refer to Limitation(s) 8 under your new plan) A pulp cap is a benefit only on a permanent tooth with an open apex. (Refer to Limitation(s) 13 under your new plan) D. FIXED BRIDGES A fixed bridge is considered standard dental treatment when it is necessary to replace one missing permanent anterior tooth in a person sixteen years old or older. Such treatment will be covered if the patient's oral health and general dental condition permits. Fixed bridges used to replace missing posterior teeth are considered optional when the abutment teeth are dentally sound and would be crowned only for the purpose of supporting a pontic. A fixed bridge used under these circumstances is considered optional dental treatment. The patient must pay the difference in cost between the dentist's usual fees for the covered benefit and optional treatment, plus any copayment for the covered benefit. Fixed bridges are not a benefit when provided in connection with a partial denture on the same arch. If provided, the patient must pay the difference in cost between the dentist's usual fees for the covered benefit and optional treatment, plus any copayment for the covered benefit. Replacement of an existing nonfunctional bridge is limited to once in a five year period from initial placement and shall be covered only when the replacement duplicates the original bridge. Fixed bridges are not a benefit for patients under the age of sixteen. A fixed bridge under these circumstances is considered optional dental treatment. If performed, the patient must pay the difference in cost between the dentist's usual fees for the covered benefit and optional treatment, plus any copayment for the covered benefit. (Refer to Limitation(s) 12, 18 under your new plan) E. RECONSTRUCTION The DeltaCare program provides coverage for procedures necessary to eliminate oral disease and to replace missing teeth. Appliances or restorations necessary to increase vertical dimension, replace or stabilize tooth structure loss by attrition, realignment of teeth, periodontal splinting, gnathologic recordings, equilibration or treatment of disturbances of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) are not covered benefits. Extensive treatment plans involving 10 or more crowns or units of fixed bridgework 512 vs 750 comparison 18 is considered full mouth reconstruction and is not a benefit of the DeltaCare program. The program will allow for complete or partial denture(s). (Refer to Exclusion(s) 14, 16 under your new plan) F. SPECIALIZED TECHNIQUES Precious metal for removable appliances, precision abutments for partials or bridges (overlays, implants, and appliances associated therewith), personalization and characterization, are all considered optional treatment. If performed, the patient must pay the difference in cost between the dentist's usual fees for the covered benefit and optional treatment, plus any copayment for the covered benefit. (Refer to Exclusion(s) 17 under your new plan) G. PREVENTIVE CONTROL PROGRAMS Soft tissue management programs are not covered. The periodontal pocket charting, root planing/scaling/curettage, oral hygiene instruction and prophylaxis are covered benefits and, if performed as part of a soft tissue management program, will be provided for listed copayments, if any. Irrigation, infusion, special tooth brush, etc., is considered as optional treatment. If performed, the patient is responsible for the cost. (Refer to Limitation(s) 25 under your new plan) H. STAYPLATES Stayplates in conjunction with fixed or removable appliances, are only a benefit to replace extracted anterior teeth for adults during a healing period and as anterior space maintainers for children. (Refer to Limitation(s) 20 under your new plan) I. FRENECTOMY The frenum can be excised when the tongue has limited mobility; or has a large diastema between teeth; or when the frenum interferes with a prosthetic appliance. (Refer to Limitation(s) 22 under your new plan) J. PEDODONTIA Pedodontic referrals must be preauthorized by DeltaCare. Benefits for covered dependent children through age three are covered at 100% of the agreed upon fee less any applicable copayments for covered benefits and children four years and older are at 50% of agreed upon fee less any applicable copayments for covered services. (Refer to Limitation(s) 23 under your new plan) K. TREATMENT PLANNING The objective of this Program is to see that all patients are brought to a good level of oral health and that this level of oral health is maintained. To achieve this objective takes careful treatment planning. Priorities have been established on the following basis: 1. Priority attention is given to those procedures that, if not done first, could have an immediate effect on the patient's overall oral health. 2. Priority is next given to work such as active dental decay and periodontal problems that would not have an immediate effect on the patient's oral health. 3. Priority is then given to replacement of missing teeth not causing a gross lack of function. Exceptions are made to this treatment planning concept based on individual circumstances. 512 vs 750 comparison 19 PLAN COMPARISON KEY SCHEDULE A STRIKE-THROUGH = current text, codes, symbols/footnotes that have been replaced or eliminated from the new plan designs to be compliant with CDT-3 codes, descriptors and nomenclature. BOLD = CDT-3 changes to codes and nomenclature; new plan benefits ITALICS = plan codes or text that are not part of the new CDT-3 codes, descriptors or nomenclature. BOLD ITALICS = non-CDT-3 codes or procedure descriptions that represent any change to current Schedule A. These changes represent new information or information that is currently included within other Schedules. For example, refer to III. Restorative footnote 1 which represents new information and code D0274 "limited to 1 series every 6 months" which represents information that also appears within Schedule B. This information was included within Schedule A to allow for faster reference to covered benefits. "Not Covered" = under the current plan, any procedure that is not shown on Schedule A is not covered. If performed, dentists can charge enrollees 100% of their UCR fees. "Not Listed" = under the current plan, these procedures are not listed on Schedule A. However, the benefit would be administered under another procedure code. "Optional" = a procedure that allows for a specific covered benefit which is applied as credit toward an alternative procedure that is not a covered benefit. SCHEDULE B STRIKE-THROUGH = current information that has been replaced or eliminated from the new plan Schedule B. BOLD = changes or new information to current (text.....) = reference to the appropriate current Schedule and limitation or exclusion for comparison purposes. 512 vs 750 comparison
