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Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)Medicaid · Billing Codes · Provider Bulletin · CT · Dentistry, Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryMedium impact

2025.83 - January 2026 Quarterly HIPAA Compliant Update - Dental Fee Schedules for Adults & Children

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

Summary

Connecticut Medicaid is adding 6 new dental CDT codes to fee schedules effective January 1, 2026, including implant procedures and anesthesia services. Two codes require prior authorization and specific provider qualifications are required for anesthesia codes.

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What to do

by Jan 1, 2026 · 4 steps
01Dental billing team must update billing systems to include new CDT codes D6049, D6280, D9224, D9225, D9246, D9247 with appropriate reimbursement rates.
02Configure prior authorization requirements for D6049 and D6280.
03Verify provider credentials for anesthesia codes D9224/D9225 (Oral Surgeons/Dental Anesthesiologists only) and D9246/D9247 (Oral Surgeons only) before billing.
04Download updated fee schedules from www.ctdssmap.com.

Codes mentioned

D6049D6280D9224D9225D9246D9247

Original notice

2025.83 - January 2026 Quarterly HIPAA Compliant Update - Dental Fee Schedules for Adults & Children
ctdssmap.com · Always check the source before changing claims.
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