CSHCN Services Program 2010 > Dental > Benefits, Limitations, and Authorization Requirements

   
 

14.2.4.6 Noncovered Counseling Services

Dental Nutrition Counseling

Procedure code D1310 is not a benefit of the CSHCN Services Program as a separate procedure. Dental nutrition counseling is included as part of all preventive, therapeutic, and diagnostic dental procedures. A client requiring more involved nutrition counseling may be referred to their primary care physician. The provider can refer the client to a CSHCN Services Program-enrolled licensed dietitian for further nutrition counseling.

Tobacco Counseling

Procedure code D1320 is not a benefit of the CSHCN Services Program as a separate procedure. Tobacco counseling may be reimbursed as a part of all preventive, therapeutic, and diagnostic dental procedures.


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