New Humana Medicaid policy in Michigan establishes specific coverage criteria for temporomandibular disorder (TMD) surgical procedures. The policy requires documented symptoms, a minimum of 4 weeks of conservative treatment failure, and clinical evidence of internal derangement before covering TMD surgeries.
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01Before May 22, 2026: Update billing protocols for Michigan Medicaid TMD cases.
02Ensure documentation includes specific symptoms from the approved list, proof of at least 4 weeks of failed conservative treatment, and clinical evidence of internal derangement before submitting claims for CPT codes 21050, 21060, or 21070.
03Claims without meeting all criteria will be denied.
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