Effective for dates of service January 1, 2024, and forward, the Department of Social Services (DSS) will pay for select Periodontal Procedure Codes for the evaluation and non-surgical treatment and non-surgical management of Periodontal Disease, regardless of whether surgical intervention may be recommended or required in the future. The select Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) for the current Dental Terminology (CDT) periodontal procedure codes have been added to the Dental Adult and Dental Pediatric fee schedules.
The changes apply to services reimbursed under the HUSKY A, B, C, D and Covered CT programs.
The CDT codes D7284 and D2991 have been added to the dental fee schedules for adults and children. These CDT codes are now more specific in describing the types of dental services that will be rendered.
Are you, or your staff, in need of a refresher in current Connecticut Medical Assistance Program
dental policies and claims procedures? This workshop will provide you and your staff with an
understanding of recent changes to Dental billing and how claims are processed today. We
encourage you and your staff to attend.
Virtual training dates: December 14th and December 18th
Dear HUSKY Health Dental Practitioner,
We have now launched our new and improved online survey for dentists and dental practices that serve the HUSKY Health (Medicaid) and Covered CT populations in Connecticut.
The Survey closes on Thursday, November 30, 2023 (now December 31st) and is available on the Provider Login Page on ctdhp.org. The survey should take about 10 minutes to complete. We know you are busy, but survey completion is needed to allow us to provide the most appropriate referrals to your office. So complete it as soon as you can.
Your input enables Connecticut Dental Health Partnership Member Service representatives to assist HUSKY Health members, by giving them dental referrals that best meet their needs. That in turn improves the quality of the referrals you will receive.
Please click this link and log in to get started.
Related to periodic discussions about dental opioid prescribing, we wanted to make sure you were aware of the publication of a new evidence-based clinical practice guideline for the pharmacologic management of acute dental pain in children. The guideline, developed by the ADA Science and Research Institute, the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and the Center for Integrative Global Oral Health at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine recommends acetaminophen or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen as first-line treatments for acute dental pain in children younger than 12.
The full guideline is available here: https://jada.ada.org/article/S0002-8177(23)00390-2/fulltext
And an ADA News article about the guideline is available here: https://adanews.ada.org/ada-news/2023/august/new-ada-guideline-recommends-acetaminophen-nsaids-to-manage-pain-in-pediatric-patients/
The CMS Dental Team
Effective for date of service September 1, 2023 and forward, the Department of Social Services (DSS) is adding select evaluation and management (E/M) procedure codes to the dental adult and dental pediatric fee schedules. Policy Bulletin here.
NOW AVAILABLE: CareQuest Non-Invasive Caries Therapy Guide – an illustrated manual of tips and tricks on how to perform evidence-based techniques to improve oral health for all.
AAPD Sedation and Simulation Course
This October, immerse yourself in AAPD’s unparalleled courses focusing on pediatric dental sedation techniques. Earn CE while enjoying the perfect getaway in Chicago!