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AHCCCS DFSM Claims Clues - November 2018
Arizona Medicaid - AHCCCS·AZ · Dentistry·Claims & Billing
We identified it
Jun 17, 2026
Summary
AHCCCS (Arizona Medicaid) now covers emergency dental services for members 21 and older with a $1,000 annual benefit limit per contract year (October 1 - September 30). Coverage is limited to emergency services only, not routine cleanings, and unused benefits do not carry over to the next year.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must verify member eligibility and check remaining dental benefit amounts before providing emergency dental services to AHCCCS members 21+. Update billing procedures to track the $1,000 annual limit per contract year (Oct 1 - Sept 30) and ensure only emergency dental services are billed, not comprehensive services. Contact members to determine benefits already used within the contract year before treatment.