Arkansas Administrative Code
Agency 016 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Division 06 - Medical Services
Rule 016.06.07-027 - Dental Provider Manual Update Transmittal #99

Universal Citation: AR Admin Rules 016.06.07-027

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 9, September, 2024

215.000 Child Health Services (EPSDT) Dental Screening

The Child Health Services (EPSDT) periodic and interperiodic dental screening exams consist of an inspection of the oral cavity by a licensed dentist. The purpose of the dental screening exams is to check for obvious dental abnormalities and to assure access to needed dental care. Regular screening exams should be performed in accordance with the recommendations of the Child Health Service (EPSDT) periodicity schedule.

The Child Health Services (EPSDT) periodic dental screening exam is limited to two screening exams per every six (6) months plus one (1) day for individuals under age 21. These benefits may be extended if documentation is provided that verifies medical necessity. See Section 262.100 to view the procedure code for periodic dental screening exams.

Individuals under age 21 enrolled in the EPSDT Program may receive an interperiodic dental screening exam as often as is medically necessary. Prior authorization from the Division of Medical Services Dental Care Unit is required for this service and must be requested on the ADA Claim Form. View or print form ADA-J510 or request prior authorization online with a brief narrative through the Provider Electronic Solutions (PES) Application Software or other vendor software. See Section 262.100 for the interperiodic dental screening exam procedure code.

Infant oral health care examinations must be based on the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Essential elements of an infant oral health care visit are a thorough medical and dental history, oral examination, parental counseling, preventive health education and determination of appropriate periodic re-evaluation. See Section 201.500 for information regarding the dentist's role in the EPSDT Program.

216.100 Complete Series Radiographs

A complete series of intraoral radiographs is allowable within a single state fiscal year (SPY) of July 1 through June 30 only once every five years, any limits may be exceeded based on medical necessity (e.g., traumatic accident).

A. A complete series must include 10 to 18 intraoral films, including bitewings or a panoramic film including bitewings. Two bitewings are covered when a panoramic X-ray is taken on the same date.

B. Only one complete series is covered. A complete series may be:
1. Intraoral, including bitewings, or

2. Panoramic, including bitewings.

C. When an emergency extraction is done on the day a complete series is taken, no additional X-rays will be covered.

D. Prior authorization (PA) is required for panoramic radiographs of children under age six.

E. When referrals are made, the patient's X-rays must be sent to the specialist.

F. For instructions when billing for a complete series, see section 262.400.

262.100 ADA Procedure Codes Payable to Beneficiaries Under Age 21

The following ADA procedure codes are covered by the Arkansas Medicaid Program. These codes are payable for beneficiaries under the age of 21.

Beside each code is a reference chart that indicates whether X-rays are required and when prior authorization (PA) is required for the covered procedure code. If a concise report is required, this information is included in the PA column.

* Revenue code

***(...) This symbol, along with text in parentheses, indicates the Arkansas Medicaid description of the covered service.

** Prior authorization is required for panoramic x-rays performed on children under six years of age. (See section 216.100)

ADA Code

Description

PA Yes/No

Submit X-Ray with Treatment Plan Yes/No

Child He

alth Services (EPSDT) Dental Screening (See sec

tion 215.000)

No

Yes, and requires

report

D0120

*** (CHS/EPSDT Dental Screening Exam)

No

D0140

*** (CHS/EPSDT Interperiodic Dental Screening Exam)

No

Radiogra

phs (See sections 216.000 - 216.300)

D0210

Intraoral - complete series (including bitewings)

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No**

Yes

No

D0220

Intraoral - periapical - first film

No

D0230

Intraoral - periapical - each additional film

No

D0240

Intraoral - occlusal film

No

D0250

Extraoral - first film

No

D0260

Extraoral - each additional film

No

D0272

Bitewings - two films

No

D0330

Panoramic film

No

D0340

Cephalometric film

No

Tests an

d Laboratory

D0350

Oral/facial photographic images

Yes

No

D0470

Diagnostic casts

Yes

No

Preventi

ve

Dental P

rophylaxis (See section 217.100)

D1120

Prophylaxis - child *** (ages 0-9)

No No n 217.100)

No

D1110

Prophylaxis - adult *** (ages 10-20)

No

Topical F

luoride Treatment (Office Procedure) (See Sectio

D1203

Topical application of fluoride (prophylaxis not included) - child *** (ages 0-20)

No

No

Dental S

ealants (See section 217.200)

D1351

Sealant per tooth *** (1st and 2nd permanent molars only)

No

No

Space M

aintainers (See section 218.000)

D1510

Space maintainer - fixed - unilateral

Yes Yes Yes

Yes

D1515

Space maintainer - fixed - bilateral

Yes

D1525

Space maintainer - removable-bilateral

Yes

Restorati

ons (See sections 219.000 - 219.200)

Amalgam

Restorations (including polishing) (See section 2

19.100)

D2140

Amalgam - one surface

No

No

D2150

Amalgam - two surfaces

No

No

D2160

Amalgam - three surfaces

No

No

D2161

Amalgam - four or more surfaces

No

No

Composi

te Resin Restorations (See section 219.200)

D2330

Resin - one surface, anterior, permanent

No

No

D2331

Resin - two surfaces, anterior, permanent

No

No

D2332

Resin - three surfaces, anterior, permanent

No

No

D2335

Resin - four or more surfaces or involving incisal angle, permanent

Yes

Yes

Crowns -

Single Restoration Only (See section 220.000)

D2710

Crown - resin (laboratory)

Yes

Yes

D2752

Crown - porcelain -ceramic substrate

Yes

Yes

D2920

Re-cement crown

No

Yes

D2930

Prefabricated stainless steel crown - primary

No

No

D2931

Prefabricated stainless steel crown - permanent

Yes

Yes

Endodon

tia (See section 221.000)

Pulpotom

y

D3220

Therapeutic pulpotomy (excluding final restoration)

No

No

D3221

Gross pulpal debridement, primary and permanent teeth

Yes

No

Root can

al therapy (including treatment plan, clinical proc

edures an

d follow-up care)

D3310

One canal (excluding final restoration)

Yes

Yes

D3320

Two canals (excluding final restoration)

Yes

Yes

D3330

Three canals (excluding final restoration)

Yes

Yes

Periapica

l Services

D3410

Apicoectomy (per tooth) - first root

Yes

Yes

Periodon

tal Procedures (See section 222.000)

Surgical

Services (including usual postoperative services)

D4341

Periodontal scaling and root planing

Yes

Yes

D4910

Periodontal maintenance procedures (following active therapy)

Yes

Yes

Complet

e dentures (Removable Prosthetics Services) (See

section 223

.000)

D5110

Complete denture - maxillary

Yes

Yes

D5120

Complete denture - mandibular

Yes

Yes

Partial D

entures (Removable Prosthetic Services) (See sec

tion 223.000

)

D5211

Upper partial - acrylic base (including any conventional clasps and rests)

Yes

Yes

D5212

Lower partial - acrylic base (including any conventional clasps and rests)

Yes

Yes

Repairs

to Partial Denture (See section 223.000)

D5610

Repair acrylic saddle or base

Yes

No

D5620

Repair cast framework

Yes

No

D5640

Replace broken teeth - per tooth

Yes

No

D5650

Add tooth to existing partial denture

Yes

No

Fixed Pr

osthodontic Services (See section 224.000)

D6930

Re-cement bridge

Yes

No

Oral Sur

gery (See section 225.000)

Simple E

section 2

xtractions (includes local anesthesia and routine

25.100)

postoperati

ve care) (See

D7111

Extraction, coronal remnants-deciduous tooth

No

No

D7140

Extraction, erupted tooth or exposed root (elevation and/or forceps removal)

No

No

Surgical

section 2

Extractions (includes local anesthesia and routin

25.200)

e postopera

tive care) (See

D7210

Surgical removal of erupted tooth requiring elevation of mucoperiosteal flap and removal of bone and/or section of tooth

Yes

Yes

D7220

Removal of impacted tooth - soft tissue

Yes

Yes

D7230

Removal of impacted tooth - partially bony

Yes

Yes

D7240

Removal of impacted tooth - completely bony

Yes

Yes

D7241

Removal of impacted tooth - completely bony, with unusual surgical complications

Yes

Yes

D7250

Surgical removal of residual tooth roots (cutting procedure)

Yes

Yes

Other Su

rgical Procedures

D7270

Tooth reimplantation and/or stabilization of accidentally evulsed or displaced tooth and/or alveolus

Yes

Yes

D7280

Surgical exposure of impacted or unerupted tooth for orthodontic reasons (including orthodontic attachments)

Yes

Yes

D7285

Biopsy of oral tissue - hard

Yes

Yes

D7286

Biopsy of oral tissue - soft

Yes

Yes

Osteopla

sty for Prognathism, Micrognathism or Apertogn

athism

D7510

Incision and drainage of abscess, intraoral soft tissue

Yes

No

Frenulec

tomy

D7960

Frenulectomy (Frenectomy or Frenotomy) Separate procedure

Yes

Yes

Orthodo

ntics (See section 226.000)

Minor Tr

eatment of Control Harmful Habits

D8210

Removable appliance therapy

Yes

Yes

D8220

Fixed appliance therapy

Yes

Yes

Compreh

ensive Orthodontic Treatment - Permanent Den

tition

D8070

Class I Malocclusion

Yes

Yes

D8080

Class II Malocclusion

Yes

Yes

D8090

Class III Malocclusion

Yes

Yes

Other Or

thodontic Devices

D8999

Unspecified orthodontic procedure, by report

Yes

Yes

Anesthe

sia

D9220

General Anesthesia - first 30 minutes

Yes

Yes

D9221

General Anesthesia - each 15 minutes

Yes

No

D9230

Analgesia N20

No, but requires report for request for more than 1 unit per day

No

D9248

Non-I.V. Conscious Sedation

Yes and requires report

No

Consulta

tions (See section 214.000)

D9310

***(Second opinion examination) Consultation, diagnostic service provided by dentist or physician other than practitioner providing treatment

Yes

No

Outpatie

nt Hospital Services (See section 228.200)

0361*

Outpatient hospitalization - for hospital only

Yes

No

0360*

Outpatient hospitalization - for hospital only

Yes

No

0369*

Outpatient hospitalization - for hospital only

Yes

No

0509*

Outpatient hospitalization - for hospital only

Yes

No

Smoking

Cessation

D1320

Tobacco counseling for the control and prevention of oral disease

No

No

D9920

Behavior management, by report *** (tobacco counseling)

No

No

Unclassi

fied Treatment

D9110

Palliative treatment with dental pain

Yes

No

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