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Coverage of CDT Code D9999 - Dental Anesthesia Support in Office Setting

Act
by Jul 1, 2026
Effective date
Jul 1, 2026
Identified
Jun 20, 2026

Summary

Florida Medicaid will now reimburse CDT code D9999 for dental anesthesia support services provided by external anesthesia providers in dental office settings, effective July 1, 2026. Only the treating dentist can bill D9999, and specific conditions must be met regarding independent anesthesia providers.

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What to do

by Jul 1, 2026 · 3 steps
01Dental billing teams must update systems to allow billing of CDT code D9999 for anesthesia support services only when an independent, separately licensed anesthesia provider delivers services in the dental office.
02Ensure billing software verifies that D9999 is only billed by the treating dentist and not when anesthesia is provided by the dentist directly or in hospital/ASC settings.
03Update encounter forms to capture required documentation about independent anesthesia provider status.

Codes mentioned

D9999

Original notice

Coverage of CDT Code D9999 - Dental Anesthesia Support in Office Setting
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