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Pediatric Dental Anesthesia
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi·MS · Dentistry, Pediatrics, Anesthesiology·Medical Policy
Effective date
Jan 15, 2026
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
BCBS Mississippi updated billing codes for pediatric dental anesthesia, adding two new CPT codes (D9224, D9225) for general anesthesia with advanced airway and revising descriptions for existing codes (D9222, D9223). The policy covers general anesthesia for children age 6 and under with significant dental disease or medical conditions requiring outpatient facility treatment.
Action Required
By January 15, 2026: Billing team must update billing software to include new CPT codes D9224 and D9225 for general anesthesia with advanced airway (first 15 minutes and subsequent 15-minute increments). Update code descriptions for D9222 and D9223 in system. Ensure all pediatric dental anesthesia claims for patients age 6 and under are billed to outpatient hospital or surgery center settings only, with proper documentation of medical necessity criteria.