MedicaidReimbursementMedium impact
Dental Rate Increase for D9245 and D9248
Arkansas Medicaid·AR · Dentistry, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery·Coding
Effective date
Jul 16, 2026
We identified it
Jul 17, 2026
Summary
Arkansas has implemented a rate increase for dental procedure codes D9245 and D9248, effective 07/16/2026. The billing team must update fee schedules and reimbursement rates in the practice management system to reflect the new rates for these specific dental codes.
Action Required
By July 16, 2026: Billing team must update the practice management system and fee schedules to reflect the new reimbursement rates for CDT codes D9245 and D9248. Verify the exact dollar amounts in the complete policy document (ON-030-26.docx from Arkansas Department of Human Services). Update claim submission logic and any rate-based billing rules. Providers should be notified of rate changes. Failure to update rates may result in underbilling or claim rejections if rates do not match payer expectations.