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DOMINION OVERVIEW A Better Path to Benefits

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DOMINION OVERVIEW

A Better Path to Benefits

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Dominion National recognizes that you’re a

unique individual and we’ve designed plans and

programs that work for you. We seek a better

way to serve you through customized plans and

exceptional service so that you can focus on what

makes you extraordinary and fulfilled.

uniqueA COMPANY AS

AS YOU

WE WORK FOR THE BENEFIT OF OVER 875,000 MEMBERS,¹ DELIVERING:

A COMMITMENT TO MEMBER SATISFACTION

In a recent Member Satisfaction

Survey, 96% of the respondents

were satisfied with Dominion as their

dental plan.2

TOLL-FREE, 24 HOUR ACCESS at 888.518.5338

Eligibility and claim information is available for members, benefit administrators

and dentists.

1 Dominion National Internal Performance Report, June 2017. Participating providers are subject to change. 2 Dominion National Member Satisfaction Survey, November 2016.3 Same as a DHMO with fixed member copayments, no annual maximum dollar limits, no waiting periods, no deductibles, no pre-authorization paperwork or pre-

treatment estimates and no claim forms (except in the case of out-of-state emergencies). Dominion National Network Analysis Report, 1st Quarter 2017. Mid-Atlantic includes D.C., Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Participating dentists are subject to change.

SECURE ONLINE ACCESS TO YOUR ACCOUNT

Your account can be

securely accessed online at

https://DominionMembers.com and on the

MyDominion mobile app.

Find a dentist

View ID cards

View plan information

Dental cost calculator (website only)

Dental plans are underwritten by Dominion Dental Services, Inc. d/b/a Dominion National.

DN.SB.HCR.071217

Download Dominion’s mobile app at DominionNational.com/mobile.

EXTENSIVE NETWORKS1

Choice PPO network offers access to over 290,000

dentists nationally.1

Elite PPO and Elite ePPO networks provide unmatched flexibility and lower out-of-pocket costs.

DHMO-style Select Plan network is one of the largest in the Mid-Atlantic region.3

To find a participating provider, please visit

DominionNational.com.

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DMNDC18DBHINDPEDEHB All fees exclude the cost of noble and precious metals. An additional fee will be charged if these materials are used.

D3110/20 Pulpcap-direct/indirect(excl.finalrestoration) ............16 CROWNS & BRIDGES

D2510/20 Inlay- metallic - 1-2 surfaces ........................................204D2530 Inlay - metallic - three or more surfaces ......................213D2542 Onlay - metallic-two surfaces .......................................229D2543/44 Onlay - metallic - three or more surfaces .....................262D2610/20 Inlay - porcelain/ceramic - 1-2 surfaces .......................214D2630 Inlay - porcelain/ceramic - >=3 surfaces ......................223D2642 Onlay - porcelain/ceramic - two surfaces .....................240D2643/44 Onlay - porcelain/ceramic - >=3 surfaces ....................250D2650/51/52 Inlay-resin-basedcomposite->=1surface(s) ...........220D2662/63/64 Onlay - resin-based composite - >=2 surfaces ............222D2710 Crown-resinbasedcomposite(indirect) ....................136D2712 Crown-3/4resin-basedcomposite(indirect) ..............243D2720/21/22 Crown - resin with metal ..............................................248D2740 Crown - porcelain/ceramic substrate ...........................280D2750/51/52 Crown - porcelain fused metal .....................................262D2780/81/82 Crown - 3/4 cast with metal .........................................239D2783 Crown - 3/4 porcelain/ceramic .....................................256D2790/91/92 Crown - full cast metal .................................................248D2794 Crown - titanium ...........................................................248D2910/20 Recement inlay/crown ...................................................22D2929 Procelain/cermaic crown - prim. tooth .........................280D2930 Prefab. stainless steel crown - prim. tooth .....................55D2931 Prefab. stainless steel crown - perm. tooth ....................61D2932 Prefabricated resin crown ..............................................70D2941 Interim therapeutic restoration, primary dentition ..........16D2952 Cast post and core in addition to crown .........................93D2954 Prefab. post and core in addition to crown ....................77D2955 Postremoval(notinconj.withendo.therapy) ...............53D2970 Temporarycrown(fracturedtooth) ...................................0D2980 Crown repair, by report ..................................................51D2981/82/83 Inlay, only or veneer repair ............................................51D2990 Resininfitrationlesion ....................................................21 PROSTHETICS (DENTURES)D5110/20 Complete denture - maxillary/mandibular ....................349D5130/40 Immediate denture - maxillary/mandibular ...................361D5211/12 Maxillary/mandibular partial denture - resin base ........325D5213/14 Maxillary/mandibular partial denture - cast metal ........375D5221/22 Immediate maxillary/mandibular partial denture - resin base ...........................................................325D5223/24 Immediate maxillary/mandibular partial denture - cast metal ...........................................................375D5225/26 Maxillary/mandibularpartialdenture-flexiblebase .....375D5281 Rem. unilateral partial denture - one piece cast metal 210D5410/11 Adjust complete denture - maxillary/mandibular ............19D5421/22 Adjust partial denture - maxillary/mandibular .................19D5510/5610 Repairbrokencompletedenturebase(complete/resin) 44D5520 Replace missing or broken teeth - complete denture ....44D5620 Repair cast framework ...................................................44D5630/60 Clasp repaired, replaced or added ................................58D5640 Replace broken teeth - per tooth ...................................44D5650 Add tooth to existing partial denture ..............................44D5670/71 Replace all teeth and acrylic on cast metal framework (maxillary/mandibular) ..........................................144D5710/11 Rebase complete maxillary/mandibular denture ..........130D5720/21 Rebase maxillary/mandibular partial denture ..............130

D9439 Officevisit ........................................................................0

DIAGNOSTIC/PREVENTIVED0120 Periodic oral eval - established patient ............................0D0140 Limited oral eval - problem focused .................................0D0145 Oral eval for a patient under 3 years of age ....................0D0150 Comprehensive oral eval - new or established patient ....0D0160 Detailed and extensive oral eval - problem focused ........0D0170 Re-evaluation - limited, problem focused ........................0D0210 Intraoral-completeseries(includingbitewings) ..............0D0220/30 Intraoral-periapicalfirstfilmandeachadditional ...........0D0240 Intraoral-occlusalfilm .....................................................0D0250 Extraoralfilm ....................................................................0D0270-74 Bitewingx-rays-1-4films ................................................0D0277 Verticalbitewings-7to8films ........................................0D0330 Panoramicfilm .................................................................0D0340 2D cephalometric radiographic image .............................0D0350 2Doral/facialphotographicimages(intraoral/extraoral) ..0D0351 3D photographic image ....................................................0D0391 Interpretation of diagnostic image only ............................0D0460 Pulp vitality tests ..............................................................0D0470 Diagnostic casts ...............................................................0D1110 Prophylaxis(cleaning)-adult ..........................................0D1120 Prophylaxis(cleaning)-child ...........................................0D1206 Topicalfluoridevarnishformod/highriskcariespatients 0D1208 Topicalapplicationoffluoride ...........................................0D1310 Nutritional counseling for control of dental disease .........0D1320 Tobacco counseling for control of prev. oral disease .......0D1330 Oral hygiene instructions .................................................0D1351 Sealant - per tooth ...........................................................0D1352 Prev resin rest. mod/high caries risk – perm. tooth .........0 SPACE MAINTAINERSD1510/20 Spacemaintainer-fixed/removable-unilateral ..............0D1515/25 Spacemaintainer-fixed/removable-bilateral ................0D1550 Re-cementation of space maintainer ...............................0 D1575 Distalshoespacemaintainer-fixed-unilateral ..............0 RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY (FILLINGS)D2140 Amalgam - one surface, prim. or perm. .........................21D2150 Amalgam - two surfaces, prim. or perm. ........................26D2160 Amalgam - three surfaces, prim. or perm. .....................32D2161 Amalgam - >=4 surfaces, prim. or perm. .......................39

RESIN/COMPOSITERESTORATIONS(TOOTHCOLORED)D2330 Resin-based composite - one surface, anterior .............35D2331 Resin-based composite - two surfaces, anterior ............42D2332 Resin-based composite - three surfaces, anterior .........50D2335 Resin-based composite - >=4 surfaces, anterior ...........60D2390 Resin-based composite crown, anterior ........................96D2391 Resin-based composite - one surface, posterior ...........37D2392 Resin-based composite - two surfaces, posterior ..........44D2393 Resin-based composite - three surfaces, posterior .......51D2394 Resin-based composite - >=4 surfaces, posterior .........62 D2940 Protective restoration .....................................................20D2949 Restorative foundation for an indirect restoration ............0D2950 Core buildup, including any pins ....................................63D2951 Pin retention - per tooth, in addition to restoration .........11

ADA MEMBERCODE BENEFIT COPAYMENT(S)

ADA MEMBERCODE BENEFIT COPAYMENT(S)

Annual Out-of-Pocket Maximum: $350 per child per calendar year for medically necessary treatment (maximum of $700 for policy covering two or more children)

Select Plan Premium Kids 706s (DC)Description of Benefits & Member Copayments for Pediatric Services (under age 19)

Coverage continues through end of month in which the Member turns 19.

The dental plan is underwritten by Dominion Dental Services, Inc. d/b/a Dominion National.

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D5730/31 Relinecompletemaxillary/mandibulardenture(chairside) ..80D5740/41 Relinemaxillary/mandibularpartialdenture(chairside) .78D5750/51 Relinecompletemaxillary/mandibulardenture(lab) ....112D5760/61 Relinemaxillary/mandibularpartialdenture(lab) ........112D5810/11 Interim complete denture - maxillary/mandibular .........181D5820/21 Interim partial denture - maxillary/mandibular ..............181D5850/51 Tissue conditioning - maxillary/mandibular ....................40 BRIDGES & PONTICS

D6010 Surgical placement of implant body, endosteal ...........858D6011 Second stage implant surgery .....................................100D6012 Surgical placement of interim implant body .................891D6013 Surgical placement of mini implant ..............................286D6040 Surgical placement, eposteal implant ........................1782D6050 Surgical placement, transosteal implant ....................2228D6055 Dental implant supported connecting bar ....................806D6056 Prefabricated abutment ...............................................228D6058 Abutment supported porcelain/ceramic crown .............280D6059/60/61 Abutment supported porcelain fused to metal crown - metal .....................................................................262D6062/63/64 Abutment supported cast metal crown - metal ............248D6065 Implant supported porcelain/ceramic crown ................280D6066 Implant supported porcelain fused to metal crown - titanium, titanium allow, high noble metal ..........262D6067 Implant supported metal crown - titanium, titanium alloy, high noble metal ..........................................262D6068 Abutment supported retainer for porc/ceramic ............394D6069 Abutment supp. retainer for porc/high noble ................422D6070 Abutment supp. retainer for porc/pred. base ...............348D6071 Abutment supp. retainer for porc/noble .......................352D6072 Abutment supp retainer for cast high noble .................394D6073 Abutment supp. retainer for cast high noble ................375D6074 Abutment supp. retainer for cast noble metal ..............379D6075 Implant supported retainer for ceramic FPD ................437D6076 Implant supported retainer for porc/metal FPD ............412D6077 Implant supported retainer for cast metal FPD ............436D6080 Implant maintenance procedures ..................................31D6081 Scalinganddebridementinthepresenceofinflammation or mucositis of a single implant, including cleaning of theimplantsurfaces,withoutflapentryandclosure .. 32 D6090 Repair implant supported prosthesis ...........................181D6091 Replacement of Precision Attachment ...........................17D6095 Repair implant abutment, by report .............................196D6100 Implant removal, by report ...........................................121D6101 Debribement periimplant defect .....................................45D6102 Deridement and osseous contouring periimplant defect 90D6103 Bone graft repair perrimplant defect ............................300D6104 Bone graft at time of implant placement ......................300D6190 Radiographic surgical implant index, by report ................0D6210 Pontic - cast high noble metal ......................................248D6211 Pontic - cast predominately base metal .......................248D6212 Pontic - cast noble metal .............................................248D6214 Pontic - titanium ...........................................................248D6240/41/42 Pontic - porcelain fused to metal .................................262D6245 Pontic - porcelain/ceramic ...........................................280D6250/51/52 Pontic - resin with metal ...............................................248D6545 Ret.-castmetalforresinbondedfixedprosthesis ......126D6548 Ret.-porc./ceramicforresinbondedfixedprosthesis 197D6549 Resinretainer-forresinbondedfixedprosthesis .......126D6600 Inlay - porc./ceramic, two surfaces ..............................214D6601 Inlay - porc./ceramic, >=3 surfaces ..............................223D6602 Inlay - cast high noble metal, two surfaces ..................204D6603 Inlay - cast high noble metal, >=3 surfaces .................213D6604 Inlay - cast predominantly base metal, two surfaces ...204D6605 Inlay - cast predominantly base metal, >=3 surfaces ..213D6606 Inlay - cast noble metal, two surfaces ..........................204D6607 Inlay - cast noble metal, >=3 surfaces .........................213D6608 Onlay -porc./ceramic, two surfaces .............................240D6609 Onlay - porc./ceramic, three or more surfaces ............250

D6610 Onlay - cast high noble metal, two surfaces ................229D6611 Onlay - cast high noble metal, >=3 surfaces ...............262D6612 Onlay - cast predominantly base metal, two surfaces .229D6613 Onlay - cast predominantly base metal, >=3 surfaces .262D6614 Onlay - cast noble metal, two surfaces ........................229D6615 Onlay - cast noble metal, >=3 surfaces .......................262D6720/21/22 Crown - resin with metal ..............................................248D6740 Crown - porcelain/ceramic ...........................................280D6750/51/52 Crown - porcelain fused to metal .................................262D6780/81/82 Crown - 3/4 cast metal .................................................235D6783 Crown - 3/4 porc./ceramic ............................................256D6790/91/92 Crown - full cast metal .................................................248D6930 Recementfixedpartialdenture ......................................35D6980 Fixed partial denture repair, by report ............................86 ADJUNCTIVE GENERAL SERVICESD9110 Palliative(emergency)treatmentofdentalpain ............22D9210/15 Local anesthesia ..............................................................0D9211/12 Regional block anesthesia ...............................................0D9223 Deep sedation/general anesthesia - each 15 min. ........... 52D9230 Analgesia, anxiolysis, inhalation of nitrous oxide ...........19D9243 Intravenous conscious sedation/analgesia - each 15 min. ..52D9310 Consultation(diagnosticservicebynontreatingdentist) 22D9910 Application of desensitizing medicament .......................16D9930 Treatmentofcomplications(post-surgical) ....................22D9940 Occlusal guard, by report .............................................136D9950 Occlusion analysis - mounted case ...............................52D9951 Occlusal adjustment - limited .........................................33D9952 Occlusal adjustment - complete ...................................133D9986 Missed appointment .......................................................50D9995 Teledentistry – synchronous; real-time encounter (whenavailable) .....................................................20 D9996 Teledentistry – asynchronous; information stored and forwarded to dentist for subsequent review (whenavailable) .....................................................20 ENDODONTICS1

D3220 Therapeuticpulpotomy(excl.finalrestor.) .....................41D3221 Pulpal debridement, prim. and perm. teeth ....................47D3222 Partial pulpotomy for apexogenesis ...............................80D3230 Pulpaltherapy-resorbablefilling,anterior ....................80D3240 Pulpaltherapy-resorbablefilling,posterior ..................82D3310 Endodontic therapy, anterior tooth ...............................171D3320 Endodontic therapy, bicuspid tooth ..............................209D3330 Endodontic therapy, molar ...........................................256D3333 Internal root repair of perforation defects .......................53D3346 Retreat of prev. root canal therapy, anterior.................194D3347 Retreat of prev. root canal therapy, bicuspid................233D3348 Retreat of prev. root canal therapy, molar ....................279D3351 Apexification/recalcification-initialvisit .......................101D3352 Apexification/recalcification-interimmed.repl. ...........295D3353 Apexification/recalcification-finalvisit .........................225D3355 Pulpal regeneration - initial visit ...................................101D3356 Pulpal regeneration - interim medication replacement 295D3357 Pulpal regeneration - completion of treatment .............225D3410 Apicoectomy - anterior .................................................162D3421 Apicoectomy-bicuspid(firstroot) ...............................182D3425 Apicoectomy-molar(firstroot) ....................................209D3426 Apicoectomy(eachadd.root) ........................................76D3427 Periradicular surgery w/o apicoectomy ........................133D3430 Retrogradefilling-perroot ............................................60D3450 Root amputation - per root ...........................................117D3920 Hemisection, not inc. root canal therapy ......................117D3950 Canalprep/fittingofpreformeddowelorpost ................68 PERIODONTICS1

D0180 Comp. periodontal eval - new or established patient .......0D4210 Gingivectomy or gingivoplasty - >3 cont. teeth, per quad. ....................................140

ADA MEMBERCODE BENEFIT COPAYMENT(S)

ADA MEMBERCODE BENEFIT COPAYMENT(S)

All fees exclude the cost of noble and precious metals. An additional fee will be charged if these materials are used.

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ADA MEMBERCODE BENEFIT COPAYMENT(S)

1 Specialty care is provided at the listed copayment whether performed by a Participating General Dentist or a Participating Specialist. Referrals to a specialist must be made by a member’s Participating General Dentist. See Plan Exclusion #13.

2 See exclusion #15 and limitation #28 for additional coverage information.

Only current ADA CDT codes are considered valid by Dominion NationalCurrent Dental Terminology © American Dental Association.

D4211 Gingivectomy or gingivoplasty - <=3 teeth, per quad. ...50D4212 Gingivectomy or gingivoplasty, rest., per tooth ..............20D4240 Gingivalflapproc.,inc.rootplaning - >3 cont. teeth, per quad .............................................173D4241 Gingivalflapproc,inc.rootplaning - <=3 cont. teeth, per quad ............................................. 53D4249 Clinical crown lengthening - hard tissue ......................288D4260 Osseous surgery - >3 cont. teeth, per quad ................250D4261 Osseous surgery - <=3 cont. teeth, per quad ..............196D4268 Surgical revision proc., per tooth .................................179D4270 Pedicle soft tissue graft procedure ..............................322D4273 Subepithelial connective tissue graft proc. ..................400D4274 Mesial/distal wedge procedure, single tooth ................154D4277 Free soft tissue graft, per tooth ....................................327D4278 Free soft tissue graft, each add. tooth ...........................50D4341 Perio scaling and root planing - >3 cont teeth, per quad. ..55D4342 Perio scaling and root planing - <= 3 teeth, per quad ....32D4346 Scaling in presence of generalized moderate or severegingivalinflammation-fullmouth,after oral evaluation ............................................................. 23 D4355 Full mouth debridement .................................................45D4381 Localized delivery of chemotherapeutic agents .............49D4910 Periodontal maintenance ...............................................37D4921 Gingival irrigation, per quadrant .......................................0 ORAL SURGERY1

D7111 Extraction, coronal remnants - deciduous tooth ............28D7140 Extraction, erupted tooth or exposed root ......................35D7210 Extraction, erupted tooth req elev, etc ..........................67D7220 Removal of impacted tooth - soft tissue .........................76D7230 Removal of impacted tooth - partially bony ....................98D7240 Removal of impacted tooth - completely bony .............121D7241 Removal of imp. tooth - completely bony, with unusual surg. complications ..........................109D7250 Removal of residual tooth roots ....................................71D7251 Coronectomy-intentional partial tooth removal ............109D7270 Tooth reimplant./stabiliz. of acc. evulsed/displaced tooth ........................................113D7280 Exposure of an unerupted tooth ....................................77D7291 Transseptalfiberotomy/supracrestalfiberotomy, by report .................................................................30D7310/20 Alveoloplasty, >=4 per quad. .........................................71D7321 Alveoloplasty not in conj. w/ extractions, 1-3 per quad. .71D7471 Removal of lateral exostosis ........................................176D7510 Incision and drainage of abscess - intraoral soft tissue .48D7910 Suture of recent small wounds up to 5 cm .....................30D7921 Collection application of blood concentrate ...................20D7960 Frenulectomy(frenectomy/frenotomy)-separateproc. 132D7971 Excision of pericoronal gingiva ......................................66 ORTHODONTICS2 - PRE-AUTHORIZATION REQUIREDD8010 Limited ortho. treatment of the primary dentition .......3304D8020 Limited ortho. treatment of the transitional dentition ....3304D8030 Limited ortho treatment - adolescent dentition ...........3422D8050 Interceptive ortho. treatment of the primary dentition ....3304D8060 Interceptive ortho. treatment of the transitional dentition ...3304D8070 Comp. ortho. treatment - transitional dentition ...........3304D8080 Comp. ortho. treatment - adolescent dentition ...........3422D8090 Comp. ortho. treatment - adult dentition ....................3658D8210 Removable appliance therapy .....................................770D8220 Fixed appliance therapy ...............................................783D8660 Pre-orthodontic treatment visit .....................................413D8670 Periodicortho.treatmentvisit(aspartofcontract) ......118D8680 Ortho.ret.(rem.ofappl./placementofretainer(s)) ......413

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Plan Exclusions1. Services which are covered under worker’s compensation or employer’s liability laws.2. Services which are not necessary for the patient’s dental health as determined by the Plan.3. Cosmetic, elective or aesthetic dentistry except as required due to accidental bodily injury to sound natural teeth as determined by the Plan.4. Oral surgery requiring the setting of fractures or dislocations.5. Services with respect to malignancies, cysts or neoplasms, hereditary, congenital, mandibular prognathism or development malformations where,intheopinionofthePlan,suchservicesshouldnotbeperformedinadentaloffice.6. Dispensing of drugs.7. Hospitalization for any dental procedure.8. Treatment required for conditions resulting from major disaster, epidemic, war, acts of war, whether declared or undeclared, or while on active duty as a member of the armed forces of any nation.9. Replacement due to loss or theft of prosthetic appliance.10. ProceduresnotlistedascoveredbenefitsunderthisPlan.11. ServicesobtainedoutsideofthedentalofficeinwhichenrolledandthatarenotpreauthorizedbysuchofficeorthePlan(withtheexception ofout-of-areaemergencydentalservices).12. ServicesrelatedtothetreatmentofTMD(TemporomandibularDisorder)exceptifTMDiscausedbysevere,dysfunctional,handicapping malocclusion that requires medically necessary orthodontia services.13. ServicesperformedbyaParticipatingSpecialistwithoutareferralfromaParticipatingGeneralDentist(withtheexceptionofOrthodontics). Participating dentists should refer to Specialty Care Referral Guidelines.14. Elective surgery including, but not limited to, extraction of non-pathologic, asymptomatic impacted teeth as determined by the Plan. The prophylactic removal of these teeth for medically necessary orthodontia services may be covered subject to review.15. Non-medicallynecessaryorthodontiaisnotacoveredbenefitunderthispolicy.AdiscountisprovidedtomembersthroughthePlan’s agreements with its participating orthodontists. The provider agreements create no liability for payment by the Plan, and payments by the member for these services do not contribute to the Out-of-Pocket Maximum. The Invisalign system and similar specialized braces are not acoveredbenefit.Seelimitation#28concerningmedicallynecessaryorthodontia.

Plan Limitations1. Oneevaluation(D0120,D0140,D0145,D0150,D0160,D0180)iscoveredoncepersixmonths,perpatient.D0150limitedtooncein12 months.2. One(1)teethcleaning(D1110orD1120)per6months,perpatient.3. One(1)fluorideapplicationevery6months,perpatient.4. One(1)setofbitewingx-raysarecoveredpersix(6)months,perpatientstartingatagetwo.5. One(1)setoffullmouthx-raysorpanoramicfilmiscoveredeveryfive(5)years.Panoramicx-raysarelimitedtoages6-18.Nomorethan one set of x-rays are covered per visit. 6. One(1)sealantpertoothiscoveredper36months,perpatientuptoage18(limitedtoocclusalsurfacesofposteriorpermanentteeth withoutrestorationsordecay).7. One(1)spacemaintainer(D1510,D1520,D1515orD1525)iscoveredper24monthsperpatient,perarch.D1575limitedtoonceperlifetime. 8. Replacementofafillingiscoveredifitismorethanthree(3)yearsfromthedateoforiginalplacement.9. Replacementofaprimarystainlesssteelcrown(underage15),crown,denture,orotherprosthodonticapplianceiscoveredifitismore thanfive(5)yearsfromthedateoforiginalplacement.10. Crownandbridgefeesapplytotreatmentinvolvingfiveorfewerunitswhenpresentedinasingletreatmentplan.Additionalcrownor bridgeunits,beginningwiththesixthunit,areavailableattheprovider’sUsual,Customary,andReasonable(UCR)fee,minus25%.11. Relining and rebasing of dentures is covered once per 24 months, per patient.12. Root canal treatment is covered once per lifetime.13. Periodontalscalingandrootplaning(D4341orD4342),limitedtoone(1)per24months,perpatient,perquadrant.14. Scalinginpresenceofgeneralizedmoderateorseveregingivalinflammation-fullmouth,afteroralevaluationandinlieuofacovered D1110, limited to once per two years. 15. Osseoussurgery(D4260orD4261),gingivalflapprocedure(D4240),andgingivectomyorgingivoplasy(D4210-D4212)arelimitedtoone (1)per36months.16. Full mouth debridement is covered once per lifetime, per patient.17. ProcedureCodeD4381islimitedtoone(1)benefitpertoothforthreeteethperquadrant;oratotalof12teethforallfourquadrantsper twelve(12)months.Musthavepocketdepthsoffive(5)millimetersorgreater.18. Periodontal surgery of any type, including any associated material, is covered once every 24 months, per quadrant or surgical site.19. Periodontalmaintenanceiscoveredtwicepercalendaryearinadditiontoadultprophylaxis,within24monthsafterdefinitiveperiodontal therapy.20. Denture rebase and denture reline is limited to 1 in a 36 month period 6 months after initial placement.21. One(1)scalinganddebridementinthepresenceofinflammationormucositisofasingleimplant,includingcleaningoftheimplant surfaces,withoutflapentryandclosure,pertwo(2)years. 22. Coronectomy,intentionalpartialtoothremoval,one(1)perlifetime. 23. Anesthesia requires a narrative of medical necessity be maintained in patient records. A maximum of 60 minutes of services are allowed for general anesthesia and intravenous or non-intravenous conscious sedation. General anesthesia is not covered with procedure codes D9230 or D9243. Intravenous conscious sedation is not covered with procedure codes D9223 or D9230. Nonintravenous conscious sedationisnotcoveredwithprocedurecodeD9223orD9230.Analgesia(nitrousoxide)isnotcoveredwithprocedurecodesD9223or D9243. 24. Occlusal guards are covered by report for patients 13 years of age or older when the purpose of the occlusal guard is for the treatment of bruxismordiagnosesotherthantemporomandibulardysfunction(TMD).Occlusalguardsarelimitedtooneper12consecutive month period. 25. Deepsedation/generalanesthesiaandintravenousconscioussedationarecovered(byreport)onlywhenprovidedinconnectionwith acoveredprocedure(s)whendeterminedtobemedicallyordentallynecessaryfordocumentedhandicappedoruncontrollablepatientsor justifiablemedicalordentalconditions.26. Fixed partial dentures, buildups, and posts and cores for members under 16 years of age are only covered if deemed necessary by the Plan.27. Onlays, crowns, and posts and cores for members 12 years of age or younger are only covered if deemed necessary by the Plan. Cast postsandcores(D2952)areprocessedasanalternatebenefitofaprefabricatedpostandcore.Postsareeligibleonlywhenprovided as part of a crown buildup or implant and are considered integral to the buildup or implant. 28. Orthodontics is only covered if medically necessary as determined by the Plan. Patient copayments will apply to the routine orthodontic appliance portion of services only. Additional costs incurred will become the patient’s responsibility. 29.Teledentistry,synchronous(D9995)orasynchronous(D9996),limitedtotwopercalendaryear(whenavailable).

Exclusions & Limitations