Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 37 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 37.86 - MEDICAID PRIMARY CARE SERVICES
Subchapter 37.86.10 - Dental Services
Rule 37.86.1005 - DENTAL SERVICES, REIMBURSEMENT

Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 37.86.1005

Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024

(1) For dental services listed in the department's fee schedule, the department will pay the lowest of the following for dental services covered by the Medicaid program:

(a) the provider's usual and customary charge for the service;

(b) the amount determined using the methodology described in ARM 37.86.1004; or

(c) for items or services when there is no RVD, the department will set the fee at the same rate as a service similar in scope.

(2) No extra fee for pulp capping or bases is reimbursable.

(3) Payment for all dentures includes:

(a) payment for any tissue conditioners provided;

(b) the first three adjustments after the dentures are placed; and

(c) adjustments during the first year after delivery of the dentures is available only to a dentist or denturist who did not make the dentures.

(4) Medical procedures, within the scope of practice for licensed dentists, that are not listed in the dental services provider manual are reimbursed in accordance with the methodologies provided in ARM 37.85.212 and 37.86.105.

(5) A dentist examining more than one Medicaid recipient in a long term care facility on the same day is allowed payment for one nursing home call in addition to the examination fees. Examination is considered a recorded evaluation.

AUTH: 53-2-201, 53-6-113, MCA; IMP: 53-6-101, 53-6-113, MCA

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