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All claims should be mailed to:
Post Office Box 61235
Phoenix, AZ 85082-1235
All prior authorization requests should be mailed to:
4350 E. Cotton Center Blvd. Bldg. D
Phoenix, AZ 85040
e-mail: [email protected]
Fax: 602-431-7155
Mercy Care Plan
External - Dental Benefits Matrix
*****SEE
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Electronic claims: Please contact your
provider rep if you are interested in
submitting electronically.
LAST PAGE*****
All treatment plans in excess of $1,000 require Prior Authorization.
X-rays must accompany your request for Prior Authorization.
Emergency dental services do not require Prior Authorization.
All NON-PAR providers require Prior Authorization for any services, except emergency services.
- Referrals and treatment for TMJ are NOT a covered benefit unless medically necessary and will continue
to require Prior Authorization for evaluation.
- Replacement of restorations and other services within a 2 year period at the same office is not billable.
- Post-op treatment for services rendered within 3 months of original service is not billable.
MEMBERS AGE 21 AND OVER ARE NO LONGER ELIGIBLE FOR EMERGENT DENTAL SERVICES
Prior Authorization is not a guarantee of payment
Effective 07/01/2014
CDT 2014
Procedure Code
Coverage
Category
(0 -20 yrs)
Procedure
Description
Additional
Documentation
Required for Prior
Authorization
(0-20 yrs)
Coverage Category
21 yrs & older)
Additional
Documentation
Required for Prior
Authorization
(21 yrs and +)
Clinical Oral Examinations
D0120
D0140
D0145
D0150
D0160
D0170
D0180
D0190
D0191
Periodic oral examination (2 per year; 6 months plus 1 day apart)
Limited oral evaluation-problem focused
** May not be billed with D9110 on same date of service
Oral evaluation for patient under three years of age /counseling with primary
caregiver
(2 per year; 6 months plus 1 day apart)
Comprehensive oral evaluation – new or established patient
(only billable one time per member / per provider)
Detailed and extensive oral evaluation - problem based
** Narrative required with claims submission
Re-evaluation limited, problem focused (Established patient; not post-operative
visit)
** Narrative required with claims submission
Comprehensive periodontal evaluation – new or established patient
** Narrative required with claims submission
Screening of a patient
Assessment of a patient
C
C
N/PT
C
C
N
C
N/PT
C
N/PT
N
N
C
N/PT
N
N
N
N
C
N/PT
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
N/PT
Radiographs
D0210
D0220
D0230
D0240
D0250
D0260
D0270
Intraoral - complete series (including bitewings) (1 series in a 3 year period)
Not covered for children under 6 years old
Intraoral - periapical - first film
Intraoral - periapical - each additional film
Intraoral - occlusal film
Extraoral - first film
Extraoral - each additional film
Bitewing - single film
(2 per year; 6 months plus 1 day apart)
C- Covered Service
N-Non-covered Service
C-PA - Covered only with prior authorization
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PT - covered only with PreTransplant auth
CDT 2014
Procedure Code
Coverage
Category
(0 -20 yrs)
Procedure
Description
D0272
D0273
D0274
D0277
D0290
D0310
D0320
D0321
D0322
D0330
D0340
D0350
D0364-0391
D0393
D0394
D0395
Bitewings - two films
(2 per year; 6 months plus 1 day apart)
Not covered for children under 2 years old
Bitewings – three films
Not covered for children under 10 years old
Bitewings - four films
(2 per year; 6 months plus 1 day apart)
Not covered for children under 10 years old
Vertical bitewings 7 – 8 films
Posterior - anterior or lateral skull and facial bone survey film
Sialography
Temporomandibular joint arthrogram, including injection
Other temporomandibular joint films, by report
Tomographic survey
Panoramic film (1 in a 3 year period)
Not covered for children under 5 years old
Cephalometric film
Oral/facial images (includes intra and extraoral images)
Cone beam, CT, MRI imaging
Treatment simulation using 3D image volume
Digital subtraction of two or more images or image volumes of the same modality
Fusion of two or more 3D image volumes of one or more modalities
Additional
Documentation
Required for Prior
Authorization
(0-20 yrs)
Coverage Category
21 yrs & older)
C
N/PT
C
N/PT
C
N/PT
C
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
N
C
N/PT
C-PA
N
C-PA
C-PA
N
C
C-PA
C-PA
N
C/PA
N
N
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Additional
Documentation
Required for Prior
Authorization
(21 yrs and +)
N
N
N
N
N
N
Test and Laboratory Examinations
D0415-D0431
D0460
D0470
D0472
D0473
D0474
D0475-D0479
D0480
D0481-D0486
D0502
D0601-0603
D0999
Testing Procedures
Pulp vitality tests
Diagnostic casts
Accession of tissue, gross exam, preparation and transmission of written report
Accession of tissue, gross and microscopic exam, prep and transmission of written
report
Accession of tissue, gross and microscopic exam, including assessment of surgical
margins for presence of disease, preparation and transmission of report
Pathology lab procedures
Accession of exfoliative cytologic smears, microscopic examination, preparation
and transmission of written report
Pathology lab procedures
Other oral pathology procedures, by report
Carries Risk Assessment and documentation—low to high risk
Unspecified diagnostic procedure, by report
N
N
C-PA
N
N
Include Narrative
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
C-PA
N
C-PA
N
N/PT
N
N/PT
Include narrative
Include narrative
Dental Procedures – Preventive
D1110
D1120
D1206
D1208
Prophylaxis - adult (ages 14+) (2 per year; 6 months plus 1 day apart)
Prophylaxis - child (ages 0-13) (2 per year; 6 months plus 1 day apart)
Topical Application of Fluoride Varnish/Moderate to High Caries Risk Patients
(2 per year; 6 months plus 1 day apart)
Topical Application of Fluoride (2 per year; 6 months plus 1 day apart)
C- Covered Service
N-Non-covered Service
C
C
C
N/PT
N
N
C
N
C-PA - Covered only with prior authorization
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PT - covered only with PreTransplant auth
CDT 2014
Procedure Code
Coverage
Category
(0 -20 yrs)
Procedure
Description
Additional
Documentation
Required for Prior
Authorization
(0-20 yrs)
Coverage Category
21 yrs & older)
D1310
D1320
D1330
Nutritional counseling for the control of dental disease**
Tobacco counseling for the control of oral disease**
Oral Hygiene Instruction**
**Oral hygiene instruction, nutritional counseling, and tobacco counseling are
considered to be included in the fee for the exam and/or prophy.
N
N
N
N
N
N
D1351
Sealant - per tooth (permanent first and second molars )- #2, 3, 14, 15, 18, 19, 30,
31, only)
Not covered for children over 15 years old (only covered every 36 months)
C
N
D1352
Preventive resin restoration in a moderate to high caries risk patient-- per tooth
(permanent first and second molars )- #2, 3, 14, 15, 18, 19, 30, 31, only)
Not covered for children over 15 years old (only covered every 36 months)
Space Maintainer - fixed unilateral – for posterior primary teeth only, which have
been lost prematurely.
C
N
D1510
C – PA
Posterior teeth
only.
X-ray showing
evidence of bone
coronal to erupting
permanent tooth.
N
D1515
Space Maintainer - fixed bilateral – for posterior primary teeth only, which have
been lost prematurely.
C - PA
Posterior teeth
only
X-ray showing
evidence of bone
coronal to erupting
permanent tooth.
N
D1520
Space Maintainer - removable unilateral – for posterior primary teeth only
C-PA
Posterior teeth
only
N
D1525
Space Maintainer - removable bilateral – for posterior primary teeth only
C-PA
Posterior teeth
only
X-ray showing
evidence of bone
coronal to erupting
permanent tooth.
X-ray showing
evidence of bone
coronal to erupting
permanent tooth.
D1550
Re-cementation of Space Maintainer
** Narrative required with claims submission
Removal of fixed Space maintainer – Not by dentist who placed appliance
** Narrative required with claims submission
Unspecified preventive procedure, by report
C
N
C
N
D1555
D1999
C/PA
Include Narrative
Additional
Documentation
Required for Prior
Authorization
(21 yrs and +)
N
N/PT
Include Narrative
Dental Procedures – Restorative
D2140
D2150
D2160
D2161
D2330
**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.
Amalgam - one surface, primary or permanent
Amalgam - two surfaces, primary or permanent
Amalgam - three surfaces, primary or permanent
Amalgam - four or more surfaces, primary or permanent
Resin - one surface, anterior
C- Covered Service
N-Non-covered Service
C
C
C
C
C
C-PA - Covered only with prior authorization
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N/PT
N/PT
N/PT
N/PT
N/PT
PT - covered only with PreTransplant auth
CDT 2014
Procedure Code
Coverage
Category
(0 -20 yrs)
Procedure
Description
D2331
Resin - two surfaces, anterior
D2332
Resin - three surfaces, anterior
Ages 1-4 Covered
Ages 5 and over---Covered with PA
C
C/PA
Resin - four or more surfaces OR involving the incisal angle, anterior
Ages 1-4 Covered
Ages 5 and over---Covered with PA
C
C/PA
D2335
D2390
D2391
D2392
D2393
D2394
Additional
Documentation
Required for Prior
Authorization
(0-20 yrs)
C
Coverage Category
21 yrs & older)
Additional
Documentation
Required for Prior
Authorization
(21 yrs and +)
N/PT
N/PT
N/PT
Resin – based composite crown, anterior
Resin – based composite – 1 surface, posterior
Resin – based composite – 2 surfaces, posterior
Resin – based composite – 3 surfaces, posterior
Resin – based composite – 4 or more surfaces, posterior
C
C
C
C
C
N/PT
N/PT
N/PT
N/PT
N/PT
N
N
N
Cast Fixed Restorations
D2410-D2722
D2740
Gold Foil Restorations, Inlay/Onlay Restorations, Resin and High Noble Crowns
Crown---porcelain/ceramic substrate
D2750
Crown – porcelain fused to high noble metal
**Documentation of seated crown required with claim
D2751
Crown – porcelain fused to predominantly base metal
**Documentation of seated crown required with claim
D2752
Crown – porcelain fused to noble metal
**Documentation of seated crown required with claim
D2780
D2781
D2782
D2783
D2790
Crown – ¾ cast high noble metal
Crown – ¾ cast predominately base metal
Crown – ¾ cast noble metal
Crown – ¾ porcelain/ceramic (NOT including facial veneers)
Crown – full cast high noble metal
**Documentation of seated crown required with claim
C- Covered Service
N-Non-covered Service
C-PA
Ages 18-20
Endo Tx Teeth
Only
C-PA
Ages 18-20
Endo Tx Teeth
Only
C-PA
Ages 18-20
Endo Tx Teeth
Only
C-PA
Ages 18-20
Endo Tx Teeth
Only
N
N
N
N
C-PA
Ages 18-20
Endo Tx Teeth
Only
C-PA - Covered only with prior authorization
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N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
PT - covered only with PreTransplant auth
CDT 2014
Procedure Code
Coverage
Category
(0 -20 yrs)
Procedure
Description
Additional
Documentation
Required for Prior
Authorization
(0-20 yrs)
Coverage Category
21 yrs & older)
D2791
Crown – full cast predominantly base metal
**Documentation of seated crown required with claim
C-PA
Ages 18-20
Endo Tx Teeth
Only
N
D2792
Crown – Full cast noble metal
**Documentation of seated crown required with claim
N
D2794
Crown- titanium
**Documentation of seated crown required with claim
D2799
Provisional crown
C-PA
Ages 18-20
Endo Tx Teeth
Only
C-PA
Ages 18-20
Endo Tx Teeth
Only
N
N/PT
D2910
Re-cement inlay, onlay, or partial coverage restoration
** Narrative required with claims submission
Re-cement cast or prefabricated post and core
** Narrative required with claims submission
Re-cement crown
** Narrative required with claims submission
Reattachment of tooth fragment, incisal edge or cusp
** Narrative required with claims submission
Prefabricated porcelain/ceramic crown-primary tooth
Prefabricated stainless steel crown - primary tooth
Prefabricated stainless steel crown - permanent tooth
Prefabricated resin crown
Ages 1-4 Covered
Ages 5 and over---Covered with PA
C
N/PT
C
N/PT
C
N/PT
C
N
C
C
C
N
N
N/PT
N/PT
Additional
Documentation
Required for Prior
Authorization
(21 yrs and +)
N
Other Restorative Services
D2915
D2920
D2921
D2929
D2930
D2931
D2932
D2933
C
C/PA
Prefabricated stainless steel crown with resin window
Ages 1-4 Covered
Ages 5 and over---Covered with PA
N
D2934
Prefabricated esthetic coated stainless steel crown – primary tooth
D2940
Protective restoration –Sedative filling
**Sedative fillings and permanent restorations on the same tooth may not be billed
on the same date of service.
**Sedative fillings and pulpotomy or RCT may not be billed on the same tooth
(primary or permanent) for the same date of service.
**Sedative fillings not covered on primary teeth without narrative.
Interim therapeutic restoration---primary dentition
D2941
C- Covered Service
N-Non-covered Service
C
C/PA
Anterior teeth
only
C
Anterior teeth
only
C
N/PT
C
N
C-PA - Covered only with prior authorization
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N
PT - covered only with PreTransplant auth
CDT 2014
Procedure Code
Coverage
Category
(0 -20 yrs)
Procedure
Description
Additional
Documentation
Required for Prior
Authorization
(0-20 yrs)
Coverage Category
21 yrs & older)
D2949
D2950
Restorative foundation for an indirect restoration
Core build-up, including any pins
N
C
N
N/PT
Anterior teeth only
D2951
**Claims for core build-ups must be accompanied by a narrative describing that
greater than ½ of the tooth structure is absent.
**Not covered on primary teeth.
Pin retention - per tooth, in addition to restoration
C
D2952
Post and core in addition to crown
C
D2953
D2954
Each additional cast post-same tooth
Prefabricated post and core in addition to crown
N
C
Post removal
Each additional prefabricated post –same tooth
Labial veneers, crown repairs, and additional procedures for crowns under
existing partials
Temporary crown (fractured tooth)
Inlay repair necessitated by restorative material failure
Onlay repair necessitated by restorative material failure
Veneer repair necessitated by restorative material failure
Resin infiltration of incipient smooth surface lesions
Unspecified restorative procedure, by report
N
N
N
N/PT
Anterior teeth only
N/PT
Anterior teeth only
N
N/PT
Anterior teeth only
N
N
N
C
N
N
N
N
C-PA
N
N
N
N
N
N/PT
D2955
D2957
D2960-D2962 &
2971-D2980
D2970
D2981
D2982
D2983
D2990
D2999
Include Narrative
Additional
Documentation
Required for Prior
Authorization
(21 yrs and +)
Include X-ray
Include X-ray
Include X-ray
Include Narrative
Dental Procedures - Endodontics
D3110
D3120
D3220
D3221
D3222
D3230
D3240
Pulp cap – direct (excluding final restoration)
**Direct pulp caps are covered only on permanent teeth.
**Direct pulp caps and permanent fillings may not be billed on the same tooth on
the same date of service. This is considered part of the restoration fee.
Pulp cap - indirect (excluding final restoration)
**Indirect pulp caps are covered only on permanent teeth.
**Indirect pulp caps and permanent fillings may not be billed on the same tooth on
the same date of service. This is considered part of the restoration fee.
Therapeutic pulpotomy (excluding final restoration), primary and permanent teeth
(not to be used for apexogenesis)
Pulpal debridement, primary and permanent teeth
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)
C
N
C
N
C
N
C
C-PA
Include X-ray
Will be paid as palliative
treatment (D9110)
N/PT
N
C
C
N
N
C
C
N/PT
N
Root Canal Therapy (Including Follow-up Care)
**Initial x-ray for root canal therapy (RCT) is a covered benefit. Subsequent xrays are considered included in the fee for RCT and are not billable.
D3310
D3320
Anterior (excluding final restoration)
Bicuspid (excluding final restoration)
C- Covered Service
N-Non-covered Service
C-PA - Covered only with prior authorization
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Include x-ray
PT - covered only with PreTransplant auth
CDT 2014
Procedure Code
Coverage
Category
(0 -20 yrs)
Procedure
Description
Additional
Documentation
Required for Prior
Authorization
(0-20 yrs)
D3330
D3331
Molar (excluding final restoration)
Treatment of root canal obstruction; non-surgical access
C
C-PA
D3332
Incomplete endodontic therapy; inoperable or fractured.
C-PA
D3333
Internal root repair or perforation defects.
C-PA
D3346
D3347
D3348
D3351
Retreatment of previous root canal therapy - anterior
Retreatment of previous root canal therapy – bicuspid
Retreatment of previous root canal therapy - molar
Apexification/recalcification - initial visit (apical closure/calcific repair of
perforations, root resorption, etc.)
Apexification/recalcification - interim medication (apical closure/calcific repair of
perforations, root resorption, etc.)
Apexification/recalcification - final visit (includes completed root canal therapy)
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
Pulpal regeneration—initial visit
Pulpal regeneration—interim medication replacement
Pulpal regeneration—completion of treatment
Apicoectomy/periradicular surgery - anterior
Apicoectomy/periradicular surgery - bicuspid (first root)
Apicoectomy/periradicular surgery - molar (first root)
Apicoectomy/periradicular surgery - each additional root
Periradicular surgery without apicoectomy
Bone graft in conjunction with periradicular surgery---per tooth, single site
Bone graft in conjunction with periradicular surgery---each additional tooth-same
site
Retrograde filling - per root
N
N
N
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
N
N
N
Include x-ray
Include x-ray
Include x-ray
Include x-ray
C-PA
Include x-ray
Biologic materials to aid in soft and osseous tissue regeneration/with periradicular
surgery
Guided tissue regeneration, resorbable barrier, per site, with periradicular surgery
Root amputation - per root
Endodontic endosseous implant
Intentional replantation (including necessary splinting)
Surgical procedure for isolation of tooth with rubber dam
Hemisection (including any root removal), not including root canal therapy
Canal preparation and fitting of performed dowel or post
Unspecified endodontic procedure, by report
N
D3352
D3353
D3355
D3356
D3357
D3410
D3421
D3425
D3426
D3427
D3428
D3429
D3430
D3431
D3432
D3450
D3460
D3470
D3910
D3920
D3950
D3999
C-PA
C-PA
N
C-PA
N
N
N
C-PA
N
C-PA
Include x-ray &
Narrative
Include x-ray &
Narrative
Include x-ray &
Narrative
Include x-ray
Include x-ray
Include x-ray
Include x-ray &
narrative
Include x-ray &
narrative
Include x-ray &
narrative
Coverage Category
21 yrs & older)
N
N
N
N
N/PT
N
N
N
N
N/PT
Anterior teeth only
N
Include x-ray
Include Narrative
Include x-ray
N
N
N
N
N/PT
N
N
N
N
N
N
Include x-ray
Additional
Documentation
Required for Prior
Authorization
(21 yrs and +)
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N/PT
Include x-ray
Include x-ray
Include Narrative
Dental Procedures - Periodontics
D4210
D4211
Gingivectomy or gingivoplasty – 4 or more contiguous teeth or tooth bounded
spaces per quadrant
Gingivectomy or gingivoplasty – 1 to 3 contiguous teeth or tooth bounded spaces
per quadrant
C- Covered Service
N-Non-covered Service
C-PA
C-PA
Include Narrative,
Perio Chart
Include Narrative,
Perio Chart
C-PA - Covered only with prior authorization
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N/PT
N/PT
PT - covered only with PreTransplant auth
CDT 2014
Procedure Code
Coverage
Category
(0 -20 yrs)
Procedure
Description
D4212
Additional
Documentation
Required for Prior
Authorization
(0-20 yrs)
Coverage Category
21 yrs & older)
Additional
Documentation
Required for Prior
Authorization
(21 yrs and +)
D4261
Gingivectomy or gingivoplasty to allow access for restorative procedure, per
tooth
Anatomical Crown Exposure – Four or more contiguous teeth per quadrant
Anatomical Crown Exposure – 1 to 3 teeth per quadrant
Gingival flap procedure, including root planing – 4 or more contiguous teeth or
tooth bounded spaces per quadrant
Gingival flap procedure, including root planing – 1 to 3 contiguous teeth or tooth
bounded spaces per quadrant
Apically positioned flap
Clinical crown lengthening – hard tissue
Osseous surgery (including flap entry and closure) - 4 or more contiguous teeth or
bounded teeth spaces per quadrant
Osseous surgery (including flap entry and closure) – 1 to 3 teeth per quadrant
D4263
Bone replacement graft---first site in quadrant
C-PA
Include Narrative,
Perio Chart
Include Narrative,
Perio Chart
Include Narrative
D4264
D4265
D4266
D4267
D4270
D4273
D4274
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
D4275
D4276
D4277
D4278
D4320
D4321
D4341
Bone replacement graft—each additional site in quadrant
Biologic materials to aid in soft and osseous tissue regeneration
Guided tissue regeneration—restorable barrier—per site
Guided tissue regeneration—Non-restorable barrier—per site
Pedicle soft tissue graft procedure
Sub-epithelial connective tissue graft procedures, per tooth
Distal or proximal wedge procedure (when not performed in conjunction with
surgical
procedures in the same anatomical area
Soft tissue allograft
Combined connective tissue and double pedicle graft----per tooth
Free soft tissue graft procedure (including donor site surgery) first tooth
Free soft tissue graft procedure (including donor site surgery) each additional tooth
Provisional splinting---intra-coronal
Provisional splinting---extra-coronal
Periodontal scaling and root planing – 4 or more teeth per quadrant
C-PA
C-PA
N
N
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
N
N
N
N
N
N
N/PT
Include Narrative, Perio Chart
D4342
Periodontal scaling and root planing – 1 to 3 teeth, per quadrant
C-PA
N/PT
Include Narrative, Perio Chart
D4355
Full mouth debridement to enable comprehensive evaluation and diagnosis
C-PA
N/PT
Include Narrative, Perio Chart
D4381
D4910
Localized delivery of chemotherapeutic agent via a controlled release vehicle into
diseased crevicular tissue, per tooth, by report
Periodontal maintenance procedures -following active periodontal therapy—
C-PA
D4920
D4921
Unscheduled dressing change (by someone other than the treating dentist)
Gingival irrigation –per quadrant
C/PA
N
D4230
D4231
D4240
D4241
D4245
D4249
D4260
C- Covered Service
N-Non-covered Service
N
N
N
N
C-PA
N
N
N/PT
Include Narrative, Perio Chart
N/PT
Include Narrative, Perio Chart
C-PA
N
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
Include Narrative,
Perio Chart
Include Narrative,
Perio Chart
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative,
Perio Chart, Xrays
Include Narrative,
Perio Chart, Xrays
Include Narrative,
Perio chart
N
N/PT
N
N
Include Narrative
& Perio chart
C-PA - Covered only with prior authorization
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N
N
N/PT
N/PT
N/PT
N
PT - covered only with PreTransplant auth
CDT 2014
Procedure Code
Procedure
Description
D4999
Coverage Category
21 yrs & older)
C-PA
Additional
Documentation
Required for Prior
Authorization
(0-20 yrs)
Include Narrative
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
N
N
N
N
N
C-PA
Include Narrative
N
C-PA
Include Narrative
N
C-PA
Include Narrative
N
Include Narrative
N
N
N
Coverage
Category
(0 -20 yrs)
Unspecified periodontal procedure, by report
N/PT
Additional
Documentation
Required for Prior
Authorization
(21 yrs and +)
Include Narrative
Dental Procedures – Prosthodontics (When Medically
Necessary)
D5110
D5120
D5130
D5140
D5211
D5212
D5213
D5214
D5225
D5226
D5281
D5410
D5411
D5421
D5422
D5510
D5520
D5610
D5620
D5630
D5640
D5650
D5660
D5670
D5671
D5710
D5711
D5720
D5721
D5730
D5731
D5740
D5741
D5750
D5751
D5760
Complete denture maxillary
Complete denture mandibular
Immediate denture maxillary
Immediate denture mandibular
Maxillary partial denture - resin base (including any conventional clasps, rests and
teeth)
Mandibular partial denture - resin base (including any conventional clasps, rests
and teeth)
Maxillary partial denture - cast metal framework with resin denture bases
(including any conventional clasps, rests and teeth
Mandibular partial denture - cast metal framework with resin denture bases
(including any conventional clasps, rests and teeth)
Maxillary partial denture – flexible base (including any clasps, rests, and teeth)
Mandibular partial denture – flexible base (including any clasps, rests, and teeth)
Removable unilateral partial denture - one piece cast metal (including clasps and
teeth)
Adjust complete denture - maxillary
Adjust complete denture - mandibular
Adjust partial denture - maxillary
Adjust partial denture - mandibular
Repair broken complete denture base
Replace missing or broken teeth - complete denture (each tooth)
Repair resin denture base
Repair cast framework
Repair or replace broken clasp
Replace broken teeth
Add tooth to existing partial denture
Add clasp to existing partial denture
Replace all teeth and acrylic on cast metal framework (maxillary)
Replace all teeth and acrylic on cast metal framework (mandibular)
Rebase complete maxillary denture
Rebase complete mandibular +C224 denture
Rebase maxillary partial denture
Rebase mandibular partial denture
Reline maxillary complete denture (chairside)
Reline mandibular complete denture (chairside)
Reline maxillary partial denture (chairside)
Reline mandibular partial denture (chairside)
Reline maxillary complete denture (laboratory)
Reline mandibular complete denture (laboratory)
Reline maxillary partial denture (laboratory)
C- Covered Service
N-Non-covered Service
N
N
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
N
N
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
C-PA - Covered only with prior authorization
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N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
PT - covered only with PreTransplant auth
CDT 2014
Procedure Code
Coverage
Category
(0 -20 yrs)
Procedure
Description
D5761
D5820
Reline mandibular partial denture (laboratory)
Interim Partial Denture (use for anterior flipper) (maxillary)
C-PA
C-PA
D5821
Interim Partial Denture (use for anterior flipper) (mandibular)
C-PA
Tissue conditioning---maxillary
Tissue conditioning---mandibular
Other removable prosthetic services
Overdentures
Replacement of replaceable part of semi-precision attachment (male or female
component)
Modification of removable prosthesis following implant surgery
Unspecified removable prosthodontic procedure
C-PA
C-PA
N
N
N
D5850
D5851
D5860-5862
D5863-5866
D5867
D5875
D5899
N
C-PA
Additional
Documentation
Required for Prior
Authorization
(0-20 yrs)
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
& x-ray
Include Narrative
& x-ray
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Coverage Category
21 yrs & older)
Additional
Documentation
Required for Prior
Authorization
(21 yrs and +)
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Dental Procedures – Maxillofacial Prosthetics
(When Medically Necessary)
D5911
D5912
D5913
D5914
D5915
D5916
D5919
D5922
D5923
D5924
D5925
D5926
D5927
D5828
D5929
D5931
D5932
D5933
D5934
D5935
D5936
D5937
D5951
D5952
D5953
D5954
D5955
D5958
D5959
Facial moulage (sectional)
Facial moulage (complete)
Nasal prosthesis
Auricular prosthesis
Orbital prosthesis
Ocular prosthesis
Facial prosthesis
Nasal septal prosthesis
Ocular prosthesis, interim
Cranial prosthesis
Facial augmentation implant prosthesis
Nasal prosthesis, replacement
Auricular prosthesis, replacement
Orbital prosthesis, replacement
Facial prosthesis, replacement
Obturator prosthesis, surgical
Obturator prosthesis, definitive
Obturator prosthesis, modification
Mandibular resection prosthesis with guide flange
Mandibular resection prosthesis without guide flange
Obturator/prothesis, interim
Trismus appliance (not for TMD treatment)
Feeding aid
Speech aid prosthesis, pediatric
Speech aid prosthesis, adult
Palatal augmentation prosthesis
Palatal life prothesis, definitive
Palatal lift prothesis, interim
Palatal lift prothesis, modification
C- Covered Service
N-Non-covered Service
C-PA
Include Narrative
N
C-PA
Include Narrative
N
C-PA
Include Narrative
N
C-PA
Include Narrative
N
C-PA
Include Narrative
N
C-PA
Include Narrative
N
C-PA
Include Narrative
N
C-PA
Include Narrative
N
C-PA
Include Narrative
N
C-PA
Include Narrative
N
C-PA
Include Narrative
N
C-PA
Include Narrative
N
C-PA
Include Narrative
N
C-PA
Include Narrative
N
C-PA
Include Narrative
N
C-PA
Include Narrative
N
C-PA
Include Narrative
N
C-PA
Include Narrative
N
C-PA
Include Narrative
N
C-PA
Include Narrative
N
C-PA
Include Narrative
N
C-PA
Include Narrative
N
C-PA
Include Narrative
N
C-PA
Include Narrative
N
C-PA
Include Narrative
N
C-PA
Include Narrative
N
C-PA
Include Narrative
N
C-PA
Include Narrative
N
C-PA
Include Narrative
N
C-PA - Covered only with prior authorization
PT - covered only with PreTransplant auth
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CDT 2014
Procedure Code
Coverage
Category
(0 -20 yrs)
Procedure
Description
D5960
D5982
D5983
D5984
D5985
D5986
D5987
D5988
D5991
D5992
D5994
D5999
Speech aid prosthesis, modification
Surgical stent
Radiation carrier
Radiation shield
Radiation cone locator
Fluoride gel carrier
Commissure splint
Surgical splint
Vesiculobullous disease medicament carrier
Adjust maxillofacial prosthetic appliance, by report
Periodontal medicament carrier with peripheral seal—lab processed
Unspecified maxillofacial prosthesis, by report
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
N
C-PA
Additional
Documentation
Required for Prior
Authorization
(0-20 yrs)
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Coverage Category
21 yrs & older)
Additional
Documentation
Required for Prior
Authorization
(21 yrs and +)
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Dental Procedures - Implant Services
D6010-D6199
Surgical Implants
N
N
Pontics
Inlays/Onlays
Crowns - cast (resin/porcelain)
N
N
N
N
N
N
Re-cement fixed partial denture
** Narrative required with claims submission
Other Fixed Partial Denture Procedures
Unspecified fixed prosthodontic procedure, by report
C
N/PT
Dental Procedures – Prosthodontics - Fixed
D6205-D6253
D6545-D6634
D6710-D6920
D6930
D6940-D6985
D6999
N
C-PA
Include narrative
N
N
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Symptomatic Teeth Only)
**Extractions of naturally exfoliating teeth are not a covered benefit.
**Extractions are covered ONLY for ages 0-20 if:
1. Tooth (teeth) is symptomatic and/or exhibits pathology.
2. Extraction (s) in NOT for orthodontic purposes
3. Extraction (s) is NOT for the prophylactic extraction of 3 rd molars
4. Prior Authorization is submitted for ALL 3 rd molar extractions
**Claims for ALL extractions must be accompanied by x-ray and/or treatment
notes.
D7111
D7140
D7210
D7220
D7230
Coronal remnants – deciduous tooth
Extraction, erupted tooth or exposed root (elevation and/or forceps removal)
Surgical removal of erupted tooth requiring elevation of mucoperiosteal flap and
removal of bone and/or section of tooth including cutting of gingiva and bone,
removal of tooth structure, minor smoothing of socket bone and closure
Removal of impacted tooth - soft tissue – occlusal surface of tooth covered by soft
tissue; requires mucoperiosteal flap elevation
Removal of impacted tooth - partially bony – part of crown covered by bone;
requires mucoperiosteal flap elevation and bone removal
C- Covered Service
N-Non-covered Service
C
C
C
C-PA
C-PA
N
N/PT
N/PT
Include x-ray,
Narrative
Include x-ray,
Narrative
C-PA - Covered only with prior authorization
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N/PT
N/PT
PT - covered only with PreTransplant auth
CDT 2014
Procedure Code
Coverage
Category
(0 -20 yrs)
Procedure
Description
C-PA
D7280
Removal of impacted tooth - completely bony – most or all of crown covered by
bone; requires mucoperiosteal flap elevation and bone removal
Removal of impacted tooth - completely bony, with unusual surgical complications
– most or all of crown covered by bone; unusually difficult or complicated due to
factors such as nerve dissection required, separate closure of maxillary sinus
required or aberrant tooth position
Surgical removal of residual tooth roots (cutting procedure) includes cutting of soft
tissue and bone, removal of tooth surface and closure (completely submerged in
bone)
** Narrative required with claims submission
Coronectomy—intentional partial tooth removal
Oral antral fistula closure
Primary closure of a sinus perforation
Tooth reimplantation and/or stabilization of accidentally evulsed or displaced tooth
** Narrative required with claims submission
Tooth transplantation (includes from one site to another and splinting and/or
stabilization
Surgical access of an unerupted tooth
D7282
Mobilization of erupted or malpositioned tooth to aid eruption
C-PA
D7283
Placement of device to facilitate eruption of impacted tooth
C-PA
D7285
D7286
D7287
D7288
Biopsy of oral tissue – hard
Biopsy of oral tissue – soft
Cytology sample collection
Brush biopsy – trans epithelial sample collection
** Include narrative and pathology report with claim
Surgical repositioning of teeth
Transseptal fiberotomy – supra crestal fiberotomy, by report
Surgical placement: Temporary anchorage device (screw retained plate requiring
surgical flap)
C-PA
C-PA
N
N
D7293
Surgical placement: Temporary anchorage device requiring surgical flap
C-PA
D7294
Surgical placement: Temporary anchorage device without surgical flap
C-PA
D7310
Alveoloplasty in conjunction with extractions – four or more teeth or tooth spaces
per quadrant
Alveoloplasty in conjunction with extractions – 1 to 3 teeth or tooth spaces per
quadrant
Alveoloplasty not in conjunction with extractions – four or more teeth or tooth
spaces per quadrant
Alveoloplasty not in conjunction with extractions – 1 to 3 teeth or tooth spaces per
quadrant
C-PA
D7240
D7241
D7250
D7251
D7260
D7261
D7270
D7272
D7290
D7291
D7292
D7311
D7320
D7321
C- Covered Service
N-Non-covered Service
C-PA
Additional
Documentation
Required for Prior
Authorization
(0-20 yrs)
Include x-ray,
Narrative
Include x-ray,
Narrative
C
C/PA
C
C
C
N
N
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
Include Narrative
N/PT
N
C
C
N
N
Include x-ray,
Narrative
Include x-ray,
Narrative
N
Include x-ray,
Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
N
Include x-ray ,
Narrative
Include x-ray,
Narrative
Include x-ray,
Narrative
Include x-ray,
Narrative
Include x-ray,
Narrative
Include x-ray,
Narrative
Include x-ray,
Narrative
C-PA - Covered only with prior authorization
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N/PT
N/PT
N
C-PA
Coverage Category
21 yrs & older)
Additional
Documentation
Required for Prior
Authorization
(21 yrs and +)
N
C-PA
C-PA
N
N
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
N
N
C-PA
Include x-ray, Narrative
C-PA
Include x-ray, Narrative
C-PA
Include x-ray, Narrative
N
N
N
N
PT - covered only with PreTransplant auth
CDT 2014
Procedure Code
Coverage
Category
(0 -20 yrs)
Procedure
Description
D7340
D7350
D7410
D7411
D7412
D7413
D7414
D7415
D7440
D7441
D7450
D7451
D7460
D7461
D7465
D7471
D7472
D7473
D7485
D7490
D7510
D7511
D7520
D7521
D7530
D7540
D7550
D7560
Vestibuloplasty - ridge extension (second epithelialization)
Vestibuloplasty - ridge extension (including soft tissue grafts, muscle
reattachments, revision of soft tissue attachment and management of hypertrophied
and hyperplastic tissue.)
Excision of benign lesion up to 1.25 cm
Excision of benign lesion greater than 1.25 cm
Excision of benign lesion – complicated
Excision of malignant lesion up to 1.25 cm
Excision of malignant lesion greater than 1.25 cm
Excision of malignant lesion, complicated
Excision of malignant tumor - lesion diameter up to 1.25 cm
Excision of malignant tumor - lesion diameter greater than 1.25 cm
Removal of benign odontogenic cyst or tumor - lesion diameter up to 1.25 cm
Removal of benign odontogenic cyst or tumor - lesion diameter greater than 1.25
cm
Removal of benign nonodontogenic cyst or tumor - lesion diameter up to 1.25 cm
Removal of benign nonodontogenic cyst or tumor - lesion diameter greater than
1.25 cm
Destruction of lesion(s) by physical or chemical methods, by report
Removal of lateral exostosis (maxilla or mandible)
Removal of torus palatinus
Removal of torus mandibularis
Surgical reduction of osseous tuberosity
Radical resection of mandible with bone graft
Incision and drainage of abscess - intraoral soft tissue
** Narrative required with claims submission
Incision and drainage of abscesses – intraoral soft tissue – complicated (multiple
fascial spaces)
** Narrative required with claims submission
Incision and drainage of abscess - extraoral soft tissue
** Narrative required with claims submission
Incision and drainage of abscesses – extraoral soft tissue – complicated (multiple
fascial spaces)
** Narrative required with claims submission
**Incision and drainage of abscesses and extractions may not be billed on the same
date of service for the same tooth unless a narrative accompanying claim
documents use of drain/stent placement.
Removal of foreign body from mucosa, skin, or subcutaneous areolar tissue
Removal of reaction-producing foreign bodies - musculoskeletal system
Partial ostectomy - sequestrectomy for removal of non-vital bone
Maxillary sinusotomy for removal of tooth fragment or foreign body
Additional
Documentation
Required for Prior
Authorization
(0-20 yrs)
N
N
Coverage Category
21 yrs & older)
Additional
Documentation
Required for Prior
Authorization
(21 yrs and +)
N
N
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
C-PA
C-PA
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
C-PA
C-PA
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
C-PA
N
N
N
N
C-PA
C
Include Narrative
C
C
C
C
C
C
C-PA
C
C-PA
C-PA
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
C-PA
C
C-PA
C-PA
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Treatment of Fractures (When Medically Necessary)
D7610
** Treatment notes and x-rays must accompany claim
Maxilla - open reduction (teeth immobilized if present)
C- Covered Service
N-Non-covered Service
C
C-PA - Covered only with prior authorization
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C
PT - covered only with PreTransplant auth
CDT 2014
Procedure Code
Coverage
Category
(0 -20 yrs)
Procedure
Description
D7620
D7630
D7640
D7650
D7660
D7670
D7671
D7680
D7710
D7720
D7730
D7740
D7750
D7760
D7770
D7771
D7780
Maxilla - closed reduction (teeth immobilized if present)
Mandible - open reduction (teeth immobilized if present)
Mandible - closed reduction (teeth immobilized if present)
Malar and/or zygomatic arch – open reduction
Malar and/or zygomatic arch – closed reduction
Alveolus – closed reduction, may include stabilization of teeth
Alveolus – open reduction, may include stabilization of teeth
Facial bones - complicated reduction with fixation and multiple surgical
approaches
Maxilla – open reduction
Maxilla - closed reduction
Mandible - open reduction
Mandible - closed reduction
Malar and/or zygomatic arch - open reduction
Malar and/or zygomatic arch - closed reduction
Alveolus – open reduction stabilization of teeth
Alveolus – closed reduction stabilization of teeth
Facial bones - complicated reduction with fixation and multiple surgical
approaches
Additional
Documentation
Required for Prior
Authorization
(0-20 yrs)
Coverage Category
21 yrs & older)
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
Additional
Documentation
Required for Prior
Authorization
(21 yrs and +)
Reduction of Dislocation and Management of Other
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunctions
(When Medically Necessary)
D7810
D7820
D7830
D7840
D7850
D7852
D7854
D7856
D7858
D7860
D7865
D7870
D7871
D7872
D7873
D7874
D7875
D7876
D7877
D7880
D7899
Open Reduction of dislocation
Closed Reduction of dislocation
Manipulation under anesthesia
Condylectomy
Surgical discectomy with/without implant
Disc repair
Synovectomy
Myotomy
Joint reconstruction
Arthrotomy
Arthroplasty
Arthrocentesis
Non-arthroscopy lysis and lavage
Arthroscopy - diagnosis, with or without biopsy
Arthroscopy - surgical: lavage and lysis of adhesions
Arthroscopy - surgical - disc repositioning and stabilization
Arthroscopy – surgical: synovectomy
Arthroscopy - surgical - synovectomy
Arthroscopy - surgical - debridement
Occlusal orthotic appliance
Unspecified TMD therapy, by report
C- Covered Service
N-Non-covered Service
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
C-PA - Covered only with prior authorization
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C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
PT - covered only with PreTransplant auth
CDT 2014
Procedure Code
Coverage
Category
(0 -20 yrs)
Procedure
Description
Additional
Documentation
Required for Prior
Authorization
(0-20 yrs)
Coverage Category
21 yrs & older)
Additional
Documentation
Required for Prior
Authorization
(21 yrs and +)
Repair of Traumatic Wounds
D7910
D7911
D7912
D7920
D7921
D7940
D7941
D7943
D7944
D7945
D7946
D7947
D7948
D7949
D7950
D7951
D7952
D7953
D7955
D7960
D7963
D7970
D7971
D7972
D7980
D7981
D7982
D7983
D7990
D7991
D7995
D7996
D7997
D7998
D7999
** Narrative required with claims submission
Suture of recent small wounds - up to 5 cm
**
Complicated suture - up to 5 cm
**
Complicated suture - greater than 5 cm
**
Skin graft (identify defect covered, location, and type of graft)
Collection and application of autologous blood concentrate product
Osteoplasty - for orthognathic deformities
Osteotomy - ramus, closed
Osteotomy - ramus, open with bone graft
Osteotomy - segmented or subapical (report by range of tooth numbers within
segment)
Osteotomy - body of mandible
LeFort I (maxilla - total)
LeFort I (maxilla - segmented)
LeFort II or LeFort III (osteoplasty of facial bones for midface hypoplasia or
retrusion) - without bone graft
LeFort II or LeFort III - with bone graft
Osseous, osteoperiosteal, or cartilage graft of the mandible or maxilla- autogenous
or
non-autogenous, by report
Sinus augmentation with bone or bone substitutes via a lateral open approach
Sinus augmentation via a vertical approach
Bone replacement graft for ridge preservation – per site
Repair of maxillofacial soft and hard tissue defect
Frenulectomy (frenectomy or frenotomy) - separate procedure
Frenuloplasty
Excision of hyperplastic tissue - per arch
Excision of pericoronal gingiva
Surgical reduction of fibrous tuberosity
Sialolithotomy
Excision of salivary gland, by report
Sialodochoplasty
Closure of salivary fistula
Emergency tracheotomy
Coronoidectomy
Synthetic graft - mandible or facial bones, by report
Implant - mandible for augmentation purposes (excluding alveolar + C8 ridge), by
report
Appliance removal (not by dentist who placed the appliance), includes removal of
archbar
Intraoral placement of a fixation device not in conjunction with a fracture
Unspecified oral surgery procedure, by report
C
C
C
C-PA
N
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
C
C
C
C-PA
N
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
C-PA
C-PA
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
C-PA
C-PA
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
C-PA
N
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
C-PA
N
C-PA
C-PA
N
N
N/PT
N/PT
N/PT
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
Include Narrative
C-PA
Include Narrative
C-PA
C-PA
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
C-PA
C-PA
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Orthodontics (When Medically Necessary)
C- Covered Service
N-Non-covered Service
C-PA - Covered only with prior authorization
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Procedure Code
Procedure
Description
D8010
D8020
D8030
D8040
D8050
D8060
D8070
D8080
D8090
D8210
D8220
D8660
D8670
D8680
D8690
D8691
D8692
D8693
D8694
D8999
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
Additional
Documentation
Required for Prior
Authorization
(0-20 yrs)
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
C-PA
Include Narrative
N
C-PA
C-PA
C-PA
C/PA
C-PA
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
N
N
N
N
N
Coverage
Category
(0 -20 yrs)
Limited orthodontic treatment of the primary dentition
Limited orthodontic treatment of the transitional dentition
Limited orthodontic treatment of the adolescent dentition
Limited orthodontic treatment of the adult dentition
Interceptive orthodontic treatment of the primary dentition
Interceptive orthodontic treatment of the transitional dentition
Comprehensive orthodontic treatment of the transitional dentition
Comprehensive orthodontic treatment of adolescent dentition
Comprehensive orthodontic treatment of the adult dentition
Removable appliance therapy
Fixed appliance therapy
Pre-orthodontic treatment visit
Periodic orthodontic treatment visit (as part of contract)
Orthodontic retention (removal of appliances, construction and placement of
retainer(s))
Orthodontic treatment (alternative billing to a contract fee, services provided by
dentists other than original treating dentist)
Repair of orthodontic appliance.
Replace lost or broken retainer.
Re-bonding or re-cementing of fixed retainers
Repair of fixed retainers, includes reattachment
Unspecified orthodontic procedure, by report
Coverage Category
21 yrs & older)
Additional
Documentation
Required for Prior
Authorization
(21 yrs and +)
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Adjunctive General Services
D9110
D9120
Palliative (emergency) treatment of dental pain - minor procedure
** May not be billed with D0140 on same date of service.
Claim must be accompanied by narrative describing treatment provided.
Fixed Partial Denture Sectioning
C
N
C
N
Anesthesia
D9210
D9211
D9212
D9215
D9220
D9221
D9230
D9241
D9242
D9248
Local anesthesia not in conjunction with operative or surgical procedures
Regional block anesthesia
Trigeminal division block anesthesia
Local anesthesia
Deep sedation/general anesthesia - first 30 minutes
**May not be billed with behavior management, D9920, D9248 or D9230
Deep sedation/general anesthesia - each additional 15 minutes
Analgesia
Intravenous conscious sedation/analgesia – first 30 minutes
**May not be billed with behavior management, D9920, D9248 or D9230.
Intravenous conscious sedation/analgesia – each additional 15 minutes
Non-intravenous conscious sedation
C-PA
N
N
N
C-PA
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
N
N
N
N
C-PA
Include Narrative
C-PA
C-PA >10 years
of age
C for 10 years
and younger
C-PA
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
C-PA
C-PA
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
C-PA
Include Narrative
C-PA
C
Include Narrative
C-PA
C-PA
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
Professional Consultation
C- Covered Service
N-Non-covered Service
C-PA - Covered only with prior authorization
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Procedure Code
Coverage Category
21 yrs & older)
C-PA
Additional
Documentation
Required for Prior
Authorization
(0-20 yrs)
Include Narrative
N/PT
Additional
Documentation
Required for Prior
Authorization
(21 yrs and +)
Include Narrative
Coverage
Category
(0 -20 yrs)
Procedure
Description
D9310
Consultation (diagnostic service provided by dentist or physician other than
requesting dentist or physician
D9410
House/Extended care facility call
C-PA
Include Narrative
C-PA
Include Narrative
D9420
Hospital call
C-PA
Include Narrative
C-PA
Include Narrative
D9430
Office visit for observation (during regularly scheduled hours), no other services
performed
Office visit - after regularly scheduled hours
** Narrative required with claims submission
Case presentation, detailed and extensive treatment planning
Therapeutic parenteral drug, single administration
Therapeutic parenteral drugs, two or more administrations, different medications
**Therapeutic parenteral drug codes should not be used to report administration of
sedatives, anesthetic or reversal agents
Other drugs
Application of desensitizing medicament
Application of desensitizing resin for cervical and/or root surface, per tooth
Behavior management
Not a covered benefit
Professional Visits
D9440
D9450
D9610
D9612
D9630
D9910
D9911
D9920
D9930
C
N
C
N
N
C-PA
C-PA
N
N/PT
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
C
N/PT
D9940
Treatment of complications (post surgical)
** Narrative required with claims submission
Occlusal guard, includes adjustments for 24 months
D9941
D9942
Fabrication of athletic mouth guard
Repair and/or reline of occlusal guard
D9950
D9951
Occlusion analysis – mounted case
Occlusal adjustment – limited
N
C-PA
Occlusal adjustment – complete
Enamel microabrasion
Odontoplasty and bleaching procedures
Sales tax
Unspecified adjunctive procedure, by report
N
N
N
N
C-PA
D9952
D9970
D9971 -D9975
D9985
D9999
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
C-PA
N
N
Include Narrative,
X-ray
Include Narrative,
X-ray
Include Narrative
Include Narrative,
X-ray
Include Narrative
Include Narrative
N
N
N
N
N/PT
Include Narrative, X-ray
N
N
N
N
N
PRIOR AUTHORIZATIONS
All Prior authorization requests should be mailed to:
4350 E. Cotton Center Blvd.
Phoenix, AZ 85040
or
C- Covered Service
N-Non-covered Service
Bldg. D
C-PA - Covered only with prior authorization
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e-mail: [email protected]
Fax: 602-431-7155
CLAIMS
Mercy Care is now able to accept electronic claim submissions for dental claims through Emdeon.
Most dental claims will not require x-rays with submission. However, if your claim requires additional attachments and you need to
submit x-rays, chart notes, etc., the claim must be mailed to Mercy Care Plan. These claims cannot be submitted electronically to us.
Please mail these claims to:
Mercy Care Plan Dental Claims Department
P. O. Box 61235
Phoenix, Az. 85082-1235
If you are interested in submitting your claims electronically, please contact your Provider Relations Representative for
further information.
C- Covered Service
N-Non-covered Service
C-PA - Covered only with prior authorization
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