Medicaid Code Updates & Teledentistry Webinars

Please see important information regarding updates to Medicaid codes during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as newly recorded teledentistry webinars.

Medicaid Provider Updates

CDT D9992 (Care Coordination)

In response to the circumstances surrounding COVID-19, the Health Care Authority (HCA) will cover CDT code D9992 (care coordination) to allow dentists to provide phone triage of clients with emergency dental needs. HCA will cover CDT code D9992 until April 24, 2020, date of service. The rate for CDT code D9992 is $15, per client, per day. Learn more.

Oral Surgery Codes Increased

The HCA has temporarily increased the Apple Health (Medicaid) reimbursement rate for a limited set of oral surgery procedures from March 27, 2020 through April 30, 2020. Learn more.

On-Demand Webinars

ADA: Teledentistry & Virtual Evaluations During COVID-19

ARCORA: Teledentistry in Washington

Please visit wsda.org/COVID-19 for resources and FAQs to help you navigate this crisis.

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