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Attention Provider Type 22 (Dental): Expanded Coverage for Adults 21 Years and Older
Nevada Medicaid·NV · Dentistry·Provider Enrollment
Effective date
Jul 1, 2026
We identified it
Jul 2, 2026
Summary
Effective July 1, 2026, Nevada Medicaid (Provider Type 22 - Dental) is expanding adult dental coverage for members 21+ to include diagnostic, preventative, periodontal, and operative services (fillings and crowns). All newly covered services are subject to a $1,000 per calendar year expenditure limit, with new error code 5751 applying to claims exceeding this threshold. Emergency and palliative care remain unlimited.
Action Required
By July 1, 2026: Billing team must implement the following changes for Nevada Medicaid (Provider Type 22 - Dental) claims: (1) Update billing system to recognize all 39 newly covered procedure codes for adult members age 21+; (2) Configure system to track cumulative claims per calendar year and enforce the $1,000 annual expenditure limit for covered services; (3) Set up automated denial/error code 5751 triggers when cumulative claims exceed $1,000 per calendar year; (4) Update claim adjudication logic to ensure emergency and palliative care services bypass the annual limit; (5) Update provider portal and patient statements to display $1,000 annual limit and remaining balance; (6) Train billing staff to identify error code 5751 responses and process recipient financial responsibility notifications per the Provider Type 22 Billing Guide; (7) Print and post provided member flyer encouraging use of dental benefits. Refer to Attachment A of the Provider Type 22 Billing Guide for complete prior authorization requirements and service limits for each code. Failure to implement annual limits will result in claim denials and compliance issues.