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SE450 Plan
Dental HMO
National Pacific Dental, Inc.
CDT-11
Procedure Description
Code
Diagnostic (D0100-D0999): Exams; x-rays; and related tests.
2
D9999
Unspecified Adjunctive Procedure, By Report - Office Visit (Infection Control Included)
D0120
Periodic Oral Evaluation -Established Patient
D0140
Limited Oral Evaluation - Problem Focused (Emergency)
Oral Evaluation for a Patient Under three Years of Age and Counseling with Primary
D0145
Caregiver
D0150
Comprehensive Oral Evaluation - New or Established Patient
D0160
Detailed and Extensive Oral Evaluation -Problem Focused, By Report
D0170
Re-Evaluation - Limited, Problem Focused (Established Patient; not Post-Operative Visit)
D0180
Comprehensive Periodontal Evaluation - New or Established Patient
D0210
Intraoral - Complete Series (Including Bitewings) (x-ray)
D0220
Intraoral - Periapical First Film (x-ray)
D0230
Intraoral - Periapical Each Additional Film (x-ray)
D0240
Intraoral - Occlusal Film (x-ray)
D0250
Extraoral - First Film (x-ray)
D0260
Extraoral - Each Additional Film (x-ray)
D0270
Bitewings - Single Film (x-ray)
D0272
Bitewings - Two Films (x-ray)
D0273
Bitewings - Three Films (x-ray)
D0274
Bitewings - Four Films (x-ray)
D0277
Vertical Bitewings - Seven to Eight Films (x-ray)
D0330
Panoramic Film (x-ray)
D0415
Collection of Microorganisms for Culture and Sensitivity
D0416
Viral Culture
D0421
Genetic Test for Susceptibility to Oral Diseases
D0425
Caries Susceptibility Tests
D0460
Pulp Vitality Tests
D0470
Diagnostic Casts
Preventive (D1000-D1999): Prophylaxis (cleanings); fluoride; and related maintenance procedures.
D1110
Prophylaxis - Adult
1
D1120
Prophylaxis -Child
1
D1203
Topical Application of Fluoride (Prophylaxis Not Included) - Child
D1204
Topical Application of Fluoride (Prophylaxis Not Included) - Adult
Topical Fluoride Varnish; Therapeutic Application for Moderate to High Caries Risk
D1206
Patients
1
D1351
Sealant - Per Tooth
D1510
Space Maintainer - Fixed - Unilateral
D1515
Space Maintainer - Fixed - Bilateral
D1520
Space Maintainer - Removable - Unilateral
D1525
Space Maintainer - Removable - Bilateral
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$5.00
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No Co-Pay
No Co-Pay
No Co-Pay
$5.00
$45.00
$45.00
$45.00
$45.00
1
CDT-11
Procedure Description
Copayment
Code
D1550
Re-cementation of Space Maintainer
$11.00
D1555
Removal of Fixed Space Maintainer
$11.00
Restorative (D2000-D2999): Amalgams, resins, pins, and single crowns: includes polishing; bases; pulp caps;
liners; and preparation, temporization and cementation of cast restorations; and cast crowns.
D2140
Amalgam - One Surface, Primary or Permanent
$10.00
D2150
Amalgam - Two Surfaces, Primary or Permanent
$12.00
D2160
Amalgam - Three Surfaces, Primary or Permanent
$15.00
D2161
Amalgam - Four or More Surfaces, Primary or Permanent
$15.00
D2330
Resin-Based Composite - One Surface, Anterior
$10.00
D2331
Resin-Based Composite - Two Surfaces, Anterior
$12.00
D2332
Resin-Based Composite - Three Surfaces, Anterior
$15.00
D2335
Resin-Based Composite -Four or More Surfaces, or Involving Incisal Angle (Anterior)
$60.00
D2390
Resin-Based Composite Crown, Anterior
$25.00
D2391
Resin-Based Composite - One Surface, Posterior
$40.00
D2392
Resin-Based Composite - Two Surfaces, Posterior
$60.00
D2393
Resin-Based Composite - Three Surfaces, Posterior
$80.00
D2394
Resin-Based Composite - Four or More Surfaces, Posterior
$80.00
3
D2750
Crown - Porcelain Fused to High Noble Metal
$230.00
D2751
Crown - Porcelain Fused to Predominantly Base Metal
$230.00
3
D2752
Crown - Porcelain Fused to Noble Metal
$230.00
3
D2780
Crown - 3/4 Cast High Noble Metal
$230.00
D2781
Crown - 3/4 Cast Predominantly Base Metal
$230.00
3
D2782
Crown - 3/4 Cast Noble Metal
$230.00
3
D2790
Crown - Full Cast High Noble Metal
$230.00
D2791
Crown - Full Cast Predominantly Base Metal
$230.00
3
D2792
Crown - Full Cast Noble Metal
$230.00
3
D2794
Crown - Titanium
$230.00
D2910
Re-Cement Inlay, Onlay, or Partial Coverage Restoration
$12.00
D2915
Re-Cement Cast or Prefabricated Post and Core
$12.00
D2920
Re-Cement Crown
$12.00
1
D2930
Prefabricated Stainless Steel Crown - Primary Tooth
$48.00
1
D2931
Prefabricated Stainless Steel Crown - Permanent Tooth
$48.00
1
D2934
Prefabricated Esthetic Coated Stainless Steel Crown -Primary Tooth
$48.00
D2940
Protective Restoration
$5.00
D2950
Core Build-Up, Including Any Pins
$30.00
D2951
Pin Retention - Per Tooth, in Addition to Restoration
$30.00
D2952
Cast Post and Core In Addition to Crown -Indirectly Fabricated
$50.00
D2953
Each Additional Indirectly Fabricated Post - Same Tooth
$15.00
D2954
Prefabricated Post and Core in Addition to Crown
$50.00
D2955
Post Removal (Not in Conjunction with Endodontic Therapy)
$15.00
D2957
Each Additional Prefabricated Post - Same Tooth
$12.00
D2970
Temporary Crown (Fractured Tooth)
$54.00
Endodontics (D3000-D3999): Pulp caps; root canals; apical surgery; retrogrades; hemisections and related
procedures.
D3110
Pulp Cap - Direct (Excluding Final Restoration)
$12.00
D3120
Pulp Cap - Indirect (Excluding Final Restoration)
No Co-Pay
Therapeutic Pulpotomy (Excluding Final Restoration) -Removal of Pulp Coronal to the
D3220
$20.00
Dentinocemental Junction and Application of Medicament
D3221
No Co-Pay
Pulpal Debridment, Primary and Permanent Tooth
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CDT-11
Code
Procedure Description
Copayment
D3222
D3230
Partial Pulpotomy (w/ inc. root development)
$20.00
$20.00
Pulpal Therapy (Resorbable Filling) - Anterior, Primary Tooth (Excluding Final Restoration)
Pulpal Therapy (Resorbable Filling) - Posterior, Primary Tooth (Excluding Final
D3240
$20.00
Restoration)
D3310
Root Canal Therapy - Anterior (Excluding Final Restoration)
$95.00
D3320
Root Canal Therapy - Bicuspid (Excluding Final Restoration)
$118.00
D3330
Root Canal Therapy - Molar (Excluding Final Restoration)
$162.00
D3410
Apicoectomy/Periradicular Surgery - Anterior
$80.00
D3421
Apicoectomy/Periradicular Surgery - Bicuspid (First Root)
$80.00
D3425
Apicoectomy/Periradicular Surgery - Molar (First Root)
$80.00
D3426
Apicoectomy/Periradicular Surgery (Each Additional Root)
$80.00
D3430
Retrograde Filling - Per Root
$20.00
Periodontics (D4000-D4999): Includes root planing/curettage; gingival and osseous surgery; and related
procedures; includes pre-op and post-op evaluations and local anesthetic; charting must be performed in
conjunction with these procedures.
Gingivectomy or Gingivoplasty - Four or More Contiguous Teeth or Bounded Teeth
D4210
$95.00
Spaces, Per Quadrant
Gingivectomy or Gingivolplasty - One to Three Contiguous Teeth or Bounded Teeth
D4211
$64.00
Spaces, Per Quadrant
Gingival Flap Procedure, Including Root Planing - Four or More Contiguous Teeth or
$150.00
Bounded Teeth Spaces, Per Quadrant
Gingival Flap Procedure, Including Root Planing - One to Three Contiguous Teeth or
D4241
$100.00
Bounded Teeth Spaces, Per Quadrant
Osseous Surgery (Including Flap Entry and Closure) - Four or More Contiguous Teeth or
D4260
$195.00
Bounded Teeth Spaces, Per Quadrant
Osseous Surgery (Including Flap Entry and Closure) - One to Three Contiguous Teeth or
D4261
$130.00
Bounded Teeth Spaces, Per Quadrant
D4341
Periodontal Scaling and Root Planing -Four or More Teeth, Per Quadrant
$35.00
D4342
Periodontal Scaling and Root Planing, One to Three Teeth, Per Quadrant
$24.00
D4355
Full Mouth Debridement to Enable Comprehensive Evaluation and Diagnosis
$30.00
D4910
Periodontal Maintenance
$24.00
Prosthodontics, Removable (D5000-D5899): Full and partial dentures; includes fabrication and/or repair of
prosthesis and routine post-delivery care.
D5110
Complete Denture - Maxillary
$260.00
D5120
Complete Denture - Mandibular
$260.00
D5130
Immediate Denture - Maxillary
$300.00
D5140
Immediate Denture - Mandibular
$300.00
Maxillary Partial Denture - Resin Base (Including Any Conventional Clasps, Rests, and
D5211
$275.00
Teeth)
Mandibular Partial Denture - Resin Base (Including Any Conventional Clasps, Rests, and
D5212
$275.00
Teeth)
Maxillary Partial Denture - Cast Metal Framework with Resin Base (Including Any
D5213
$300.00
Conventional Clasps, Rests, and Teeth)
Mandibular Partial Denture - Cast Metal Framework with Resin Base (Including Any
D5214
$300.00
Conventional Clasps, Rests, and Teeth)
D5410
Adjust Complete Denture - Maxillary
$10.00
D5411
Adjust Complete Denture - Mandibular
$10.00
D5421
Adjust Partial Denture - Maxillary
$10.00
D5422
Adjust Partial Denture - Mandibular
$10.00
D5510
Repair Broken Complete Denture Base
$25.00
D4240
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CDT-11
Procedure Description
Code
D5520
Replace Missing or Broken Teeth - Complete Denture (Each Tooth)
D5610
Repair Resin (Partial) Denture Base
D5620
Repair Cast (Partial Denture) Framework
D5630
Repair or Replace Broken Clasp (Partial Denture)
D5640
Replace Broken Teeth (Partial Denture) - Per Tooth
D5650
Add Tooth to Existing Partial Denture
D5660
Add Clasp to Existing Partial Denture
D5670
Replace All Teeth and Acrylic on Cast Metal (Partial) Framework (Maxillary)
D5671
Replace All Teeth and Acrylic on Cast Metal (Partial) Framework (Mandibular)
D5710
Rebase Complete Maxillary Denture
D5711
Rebase Complete Mandibular Denture
D5720
Rebase Maxillary Partial Denture
D5721
Rebase Mandibular Partial Denture
D5730
Reline Complete Maxillary Denture (Chairside)
D5731
Reline Complete Mandibular Denture (Chairside)
D5740
Reline Maxillary Partial Denture (Chairside)
D5741
Reline Mandibular Partial Denture (Chairside)
D5750
Reline Complete Maxillary Denture (Laboratory)
D5751
Reline Complete Mandibular Denture (Laboratory)
D5760
Reline Maxillary Partial Denture (Laboratory)
D5761
Reline Mandibular Partial Denture (Laboratory)
D5820
Interim Partial Denture (Maxillary)
D5821
Interim Partial Denture (Mandibular)
D5850
Tissue Conditioning (Maxillary)
D5851
Tissue Conditioning (Mandibular)
Prosthodontics, Fixed (D6200-D6999): Abutments; pontics and related procedures. Includes
diagnosis/models; preparation, temporization, fabrication and cementation of final restoration.
3
D6210
Pontic - Cast High Noble Metal
D6211
Pontic - Cast Predominantly Base Metal
3
D6212
Pontic - Cast Noble Metal
3
D6214
Pontic - Titanium
3
D6240
Pontic - Porcelain Fused to High Noble Metal
D6241
Pontic - Porcelain Fused to Predominantly Base Metal
3
D6242
Pontic - Porcelain Fused to Noble Metal
3
D6250
Pontic - Resin with High Noble Metal
D6251
Pontic - Resin with Predominantly Base Metal
3
D6252
Pontic - Resin with Noble Metal
3
D6720
Crown - Resin with High Noble Metal
D6721
Crown - Resin with Predominantly Base Metal
3
D6722
Crown - Resin with Noble Metal
3
D6750
Crown - Porcelain Fused to High Noble Metal
D6751
Crown - Porcelain Fused to Predominantly Base Metal
3
D6752
Crown - Porcelain Fused to Noble Metal
3
D6780
Crown - 3/4 Cast High Noble Metal
D6781
Crown - 3/4 Cast Predominantly Base Metal
3
D6782
Crown - 3/4 Cast Noble Metal
3
D6790
Crown - Full Cast High Noble Metal
D6791
Crown - Full Cast Predominantly Base Metal
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$19.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
$19.00
$25.00
$35.00
$248.00
$248.00
$65.00
$65.00
$65.00
$65.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
$65.00
$65.00
$65.00
$65.00
$45.00
$45.00
$25.00
$25.00
$230.00
$230.00
$230.00
$230.00
$230.00
$230.00
$230.00
$230.00
$230.00
$230.00
$230.00
$230.00
$230.00
$230.00
$230.00
$230.00
$230.00
$230.00
$230.00
$230.00
$230.00
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CDT-11
Code
Procedure Description
Copayment
3
D6792
Crown - Full Cast Noble Metal
$230.00
3
D6794
Crown - Titanium
$230.00
D6930
Re-Cement Fixed Partial Denture
No Co-Pay
D6940
Stress Breaker
$35.00
D6970
Post and Core in Addition to Fixed Partial Denture Retainer - Indirectly Fabricated
$35.00
D6972
Prefabricated Post and Core in Addition to Fixed Partial Denture Retainer
$35.00
D6973
Core Build-Up for Retainer, Including any Pins
$30.00
D6980
Fixed Partial Denture Repair, By Report
$45.00
Oral Surgery (D7000-D7999): Nonsurgical and surgical extractions (including sutures, if necessary) and related
procedures; includes pre-op and post-op evaluations and treatment under local anesthetic.
D7111
Extraction, Coronal Remnants, Deciduous Tooth
$10.00
D7140
Extraction, Erupted Tooth or Exposed Root (Elevation and/or Forceps Removal)
$10.00
Surgical Removal of Erupted Tooth Requiring Elevation of Mucoperiosteal Flap and
D7210
$20.00
Removal of Bone and/or Section of Tooth
D7220
Removal of Impacted Tooth - Soft Tissue
$30.00
D7230
Removal of Impacted Tooth - Partially Bony
$50.00
D7240
Removal of Impacted Tooth - Completely Bony
$75.00
D7241
Removal of Impacted Tooth - Completely Bony, with Unusual Surgical Complications
$75.00
D7250
Surgical Removal of Residual Tooth Roots (Cutting Procedure)
$30.00
D7270
Tooth Reimplantation and/or Stabilization Of Accidentally Evulsed or Displaced Tooth
$50.00
D7280
Surgical Access of an Unerupted Tooth
$50.00
Alveoloplasty in Conjunction with Extractions - Four or More Teeth or Tooth Spaces, Per
D7310
$36.00
Quadrant
Alveoloplasty in Conjunction with Extractions - One to Three Teeth or Tooth Spaces, Per
D7311
$24.00
Quadrant
Alveoloplasty Not in Conjunction with Extractions - Four or More Teeth or Tooth Spaces,
D7320
$36.00
Per Quadrant
Alveoloplasty Not in Conjunction with Extractions - One to Three Teeth or Tooth Spaces,
D7321
$24.00
Per Quadrant
D7510
Incision and Drainage of Abscess - Intraoral Soft Tissue
$26.00
D7520
Incision and Drainage of Abscess - Extraoral Soft Tissue
$26.00
D7910
Suture of Recent Small Wounds up to 5 cm
No Co-Pay
Frenulectomy – Also Knowna as Frenectomy or Frenotomy – Separate Procedure not
D7960
$60.00
Incidental to Another Procedure
Orthodontics (D8000-D8999): Orthodontic treatment; related procedures to improve a patient's craniofacial
dysfunction and/or dentofacial deformity.
D8050
Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment of the Primary Dentition (Phase 1) 4
$1,200.00
D8060
Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment (Primary/Transitional Dentition) (Phase 1) 4
$1,200.00
D8070
Comprehensive Orthodontic Treatment of the Transitional Dentition (24 Month Case)
$2,100.00
D8080
Comprehensive Orthodontic Treatment of the Adolescent Dentition (24 Month Case)
$2,100.00
D8090
Comprehensive Orthodontic Treatment of the Adult Dentition (24 Month Case)
$2,200.00
D8210
Removable Appliance Therapy
$560.00
D8220
Fixed Appliance Therapy
$560.00
D8660
Pre-Orthodontic Treatment Visit (Orthodontic Consultation)
$120.00
Periodic Orthodontic Treatment (In Conjunction With Comprehensive Orthodontic
D8670
No Co-Pay
Treatment)
Orthodontic Retention - Per Arch (Removal of Appliances, Construction and Placement of
D8680
$95.00
Retainers (s)
D8999
2
Unspecified Orthodontic Procedure, By Report Diagnostic Workup
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$250.00
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CDT-11
Code
Procedure Description
Premium Transparent Brackets (Per Arch)
Adjunctive General Services (D9110-D9999):
D9110
Palliative (Emergency) Treatment of Dental Pain - Minor Procedure
D9120
Fixed Partial Denture Sectioning
D9211
Regional Block Anesthesia
D9212
Trigeminal Division Block Anesthesia
D9215
Local Anesthesia
D9230
Analgesia, Anxiolysis, Inhalation of Nitrous Oxide
Consultation (Diagnostic Service Provided by Dentist or Physician Other than Requesting
Dentist or Physician
Office Visit-Observation (During office hours)
Office Visit - After Regularly Scheduled Hours
Case Presentation, Detailed and Extensive Treatment Planning
D9310
D9430
D9440
D9450
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2
3
Copayment
$200.00
No Co-Pay
$45.00
No Co-Pay
No Co-Pay
No Co-Pay
$10.00
No Co-Pay
No Co-Pay
$35.00
No Co-Pay
For children age 14 and under only
Other than those procedures listed, no other unspecified procedures are covered
Does not include the cost of noble metal, high noble metal, or titanium
To be covered, all services and procedures must be considered dentally necessary by your Primary Care Dentist.
Your Selected General Dentist may encounter situations that require the services of a dentist who limits his/her practice
to specialty care. Your Selected General Dentist will provide you with a Specialty Referral Form outlining what
procedures need to be performed or evaluated by a Specialist. Specialty care requires prior authorization by us. Please
Call 800-232-0990 For All Specialty Care Referrals
The above procedures are performed as needed and deemed necessary by your attending Panel Dentist - subject to
applicable Limitations, Exclusions and Governing Administrative Policies of the Program. Please refer to these sections
for further clarification of benefits. (See Limitations and Exclusions)
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Limitations and Exclusions
Below are the limitations that are applicable to this Plan:
1. Crowns, bridges and dentures (including immediate dentures) are not to be replaced within a five- year period from
initial placement and only if it is unsatisfactory and cannot be made satisfactory by reline or repair;
2. Partial dentures are not to be replaced within any five-year period from initial placement, unless necessary due to
natural tooth loss where the addition or replacement of teeth to the existing partial is not feasible;
3. Denture relines are limited to one per denture during any 12 consecutive months;
4. Treatment is generally limited to conventional techniques and does not include hemisection, implants, over-dentures
and grafting;
5. The plan allows a treatment plan up to five units of crown or bridgework per arch. Upon the sixth unit, the Plan
considers the treatment to be full-mouth reconstruction. The patient is responsible for fees incurred for anything
beyond the fifth unit at usual and customary fees;
6. Periodontal treatments (root planing/subgingival curettage) are limited to four quadrants during any 12 consecutive
months;
7. A full mouth x-ray is defined as a minimum of 6 periapical films plus bitewing x-rays or panorex plus bitewing x-rays
on the same date of service;
8. Sealants: Plan benefit applies to primary and permanent molar teeth, within four (4) years of eruption, unless
medically necessary;;
9. Single unit cast metal and/or ceramic restorations and crowns are covered only when the tooth cannot be adequately
restored with other restorative materials. Crown build-ups including pins are only allowable as a separate procedure
in the exceptional instance where extensive tooth structure is lost and the need for a substructure can be
demonstrated by written report and x-rays;
10. Cosmetic dental care is limited to composite restorations on posterior teeth, if a listed benefit, when a Plan dentist
determines treatment to be appropriate dental care. All other cosmetic procedures are excluded from coverage.
The following dental procedures and services are not included in the Plan:
1. Hospital or ambulatory facility administered dental services; general anesthesia; intravenous and inhalation sedation;
services of a special anesthesiologist; prescription drugs or other related hospital or ambulatory facility fees;
2. Dental conditions arising out of and due to enrollee’s employment or for which Worker’s Compensation is payable.
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;
3. Treatment required by reason of war;
4. Treatment of fractures and dislocations;
5. Loss or theft of fixed and removable prosthetics (crowns, bridges, full or partial dentures);
6. Dental expenses incurred in connection with any dental procedures started after termination of eligibility for
coverage;
7. Any service that is not specifically listed as a covered expense;
8. Procedures, appliances or restorations to replace developmentally missing teeth or other developmental conditions;
developmental malformations (including but not limited to cleft palate, enamel hypoplasia, fluorosis, jaw
malformations, anodontia) and the removal/replacement of supernumerary teeth;
9. Treatment/removal of malignancies, cysts over 1.25 centimeters, tumors or neoplasms;
10. Dispensing of drugs/medications in a dental office;
11. Treatment as a result of accidental injury. Accidental injury is defined as damage to the hard and soft tissues of the
oral cavity resulting from external forces to the mouth;
12. Cases which in the professional opinion of two (2) of our attending dentists, or our Dental Director, determine that a
satisfactory result cannot be obtained or where the prognosis is poor or guarded. Such decision is an adverse
determination, which can be appealed. See your EOC for your appeal options;
13. Dental services received from any dental office other than our contracted dental office, unless expressly authorized
in writing by us or as cited under “Emergency Dental Services”’
14. Elective procedures, including but not limited to the removal of impacted asymptomatic teeth, extractions for
orthodontic purposes, surgical orthodontic procedures and crown exposure;
15. Implant placement or removal, appliances placed on or services associated with implants, including but not limited to
prophylaxis and periodontal treatment;
16. Crown lengthening procedures;
17. Replacement of long standing missing tooth or teeth (usually 5 years or more) in an otherwise stable dentition;
18. Dental Services and treatments for restoring tooth structure loss from wear, bruxism, attrition and/or erosion;
changing or restoring vertical dimension; and full-mouth reconstruction to enhance occlusion; diagnosis and/or
treatment of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ);
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19. Dental services not performed in our general practice dental office because of physical, medical or behavioral
limitations of eligible dependents/members over the age of eight years. This exclusion shall not apply to an enrollee
who is unable to undergo dental treatment in a office setting or undergo local anesthesia due to a documented
physical, mental, or medical reason as determined by the enrollee’s physician or the dentist providing dental care.
Orthodontic Exclusions and Limitations (if a covered benefit under your plan)
I.
Orthodontic treatment must be provided by one of our contracting dentists
II. Plan benefits shall cover 24 months of usual and customary orthodontic treatment and an additional 24 months of
retention. Treatment extending beyond such time periods will be subject to a per-office-visit charge.
III. The following are not included as orthodontic benefits:
1. repair or replacement of lost or broken appliances
2. re-treatment of orthodontic cases
3. changes in treatment necessitated by an accident
4. treatment involving:
a. maxillo-facial surgery, myofunctional therapy, cleft palate, micrognathia, macroglossia
b. surgically exposing impact teeth (i.e. maxillary cuspids)
c. hormonal imbalances or other factors affecting growth or developmental disturbances
d. treatment related to temporomandibular joint disorders
e. lingually placed direct bonded appliances and arch wires (“invisible braces”)
f. functional appliances that are used in conjunction with fixed appliances
IV. The retention phase of treatment shall include the construction, placement, and adjustment of retainers.
Complete plan information may be found in the Evidence of Coverage form # TX-EOC 09 2009 (PL) or contract # TX-GC2008 (PL)
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