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Telehealth Coverage for Specified Dental Services pdf
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT · Dentistry·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Mar 26, 2020
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health) now covers teledentistry screenings during COVID-19 emergency using CDT code D0190. Dental providers can bill for remote assessments of urgent dental needs and post-surgical follow-up via audio-video technology with specific documentation requirements.
Action Required
For Connecticut dental providers: Update billing system to accept CDT code D0190 for teledentistry screenings via audio-video technology. Limit to maximum 2 teledentistry services per member per month. Document verbal informed consent, provider/patient identity verification, and note that service was rendered via audio and video technology. FQHCs must obtain prior authorization and include screening, hygiene instruction, tobacco counseling, treatment plan development, and follow-up scheduling in encounters.