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Teledentistry Services Prompted by COVID-19
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Dentistry·Provider Notice
Effective date
Mar 9, 2020
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Illinois Medicaid is temporarily covering teledentistry services during COVID-19 using specific CDT codes D9995/D9996 for virtual encounters plus D0140 for limited oral evaluation. Coverage is effective from March 9, 2020 through the end of the public health emergency with specific billing requirements including Place of Service code 02.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must update system to accept teledentistry CDT codes D9995 ($13.19) or D9996 ($9.24) billed with D0140 ($16.20) using Place of Service code 02. For encounter clinics, add D0999 to first line with Place of Service 02. Ensure documentation is maintained in patient charts for all teledentistry visits. Contact Bureau of Professional and Ancillary Services at 877-782-5565 for fee-for-service billing questions.