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Policy Updates for EmblemHealth Commercial Dental Plans
EmblemHealth·Dentistry, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery·Provider News
Effective date
Dec 6, 2024
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
EmblemHealth Commercial Dental Plans implemented significant changes to frequency limitations, coverage restrictions, and billing rules for multiple dental procedures. Key changes include lifetime limits on certain surgical procedures, new billing restrictions for root canal retreatments, and updated requirements for periodontal maintenance codes.
Action Required
Immediately: Update billing system with new frequency limitations - D7280, D7340-D7350 (once per lifetime), D6056/D6057 (once every 60 months). Configure system to deny D0140 when billed with services other than x-rays on same date. Set up edits to deny D3346-D3348 when billed within 24 months of initial root canal by same provider. Update encounter forms to reflect D0460 as inclusive with exams. Train billing team on new LANAP billing requirements and periodontal maintenance prerequisites.