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Oral Pathology
Kentucky Medicaid·KY · Dentistry, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery·Provider Letter
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Kentucky Medicaid has updated their fee schedule to make oral pathology codes payable for adults, allowing dental oral surgeons to bill these codes. Providers should resubmit previously denied claims for oral pathology services to managed care organizations.
Action Required
Immediately: Dental oral surgeons should resubmit previously denied oral pathology claims to the appropriate managed care organization. Review the updated 2023 Dental Fee Schedule at https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dms/Pages/feesrates.aspx to identify specific oral pathology codes now covered for adults.