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Policy Updates for EmblemHealth Commercial Dental Plans
EmblemHealth·Dentistry, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery·Provider News
Effective date
Mar 7, 2025
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
EmblemHealth is extending frequency limitations for dental procedures effective March 7, 2025. Fillings on the same tooth by the same provider will be limited to once every 12 months instead of every 6 months, and similar restrictions apply to subsequent crowns, inlays, onlays, and veneers. Closure of oroantral fistula procedures will now be limited to once every 12 months per quadrant.
Action Required
By March 7, 2025: Billing team must update dental billing software to enforce 12-month frequency limitations for fillings (D2140-D2430) on same tooth by same provider, and add 12-month per quadrant limits for oroantral fistula closures (D7260-D7261). Update scheduling system to check procedure history before appointments. Train front desk staff to verify frequency eligibility before scheduling repeat procedures to prevent claim denials.