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00.01.18g, Reimbursement for Associated Services Performed in Conjunction with Dental Care
Independence Blue Cross·Dentistry, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery·Claims & Billing
Effective date
Apr 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
A policy regarding reimbursement for associated services performed in conjunction with dental care has been reissued for commercial plans, effective April 1, 2026. This appears to be a standard policy reissuance without substantive changes to existing coverage guidelines.
Action Required
Before April 1, 2026: Review current billing practices for services performed in conjunction with dental care to ensure compliance with reissued policy guidelines. Billing team should verify no changes to existing procedures are needed when policy takes effect.