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Oklahoma SoonerCareMedicaid · Billing Codes · Coding · OK · DentistryHigh impact

Provider Letter 2026-04: RE: D9248 update

Act
immediately
Effective date
Jan 1, 2026
Identified
Jun 20, 2026

Summary

Oklahoma Medicaid terminated dental code D9248 and replaced it with four new codes (D9244, D9245, D9246, D9247). Due to lower reimbursement rates for D9244 and D9245, Oklahoma will update these rates to match the previous D9248 rate of $135.67 by April 1, 2026.

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What to do

immediately · 3 steps
01For fee-for-service OHCA claims, billing team must use new codes D9244 and D9245 instead of D9248 for all claims starting Jan 1, 2026.
02For managed care (Liberty/DentaQuest) claims, continue using old code D9248 until further guidance from dental plans.
03Claims submitted between Jan 1-March 31, 2026 will be automatically recycled by May 1, 2026 to reflect updated rates.

Codes mentioned

D9248D9244D9245D9246D9247

Original notice

Provider Letter 2026-04: RE: D9248 update
oklahoma.gov · Always check the source before changing claims.
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Related policy hubs

Oklahoma SoonerCare policiesOK policy changesDentistryCode D9248Code D9244Code D9245Code D9246Code D9247

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