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Updates to Coverage for Oral Screening, Dental Prophylaxis and Topical Fluoride
Nebraska Medicaid·NE · Dentistry, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery·Medical Policy
Effective date
Jul 1, 2025
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Nebraska Medicaid updated frequency limits for oral screenings and dental prophylaxis from every 180 days to every 365 days (2 times per year) for most age groups, while maintaining special provisions for patients with Special Health Care Needs. Topical fluoride coverage also changed to 2 times every 365 days.
Action Required
By July 1, 2025: Billing team must update system frequency limits for Nebraska Medicaid patients - change oral screenings (D0190/D0191) and dental prophylaxis (D1110/D1120) from every 180 days to 2 times every 365 days. Update topical fluoride (D1206/D1208) to 2 times every 365 days. Use D9997 to identify Special Health Care Needs patients who may qualify for more frequent services with documented medical necessity.