CSHCN 2008 > Dental > Benefits and Limitations

   
 

13.3.4.12 Dental Hospital Call

Dental hospital calls may be reimbursed for clients requiring medically necessary anesthesia and/or dental treatment in the inpatient or outpatient hospital setting. Providers may bill procedure code D9420 in addition to the dental services performed in the inpatient or outpatient setting. Documentation supporting the medical necessity of the dental hospital call must be retained in the client's record and is subject to retrospective review. Procedure code D9420 is limited to twice per year.


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