Temporary or Protective Restorative Services
Effective for services rendered on or after May 1, 2019, the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) will no longer reimburse for Current Dental Terminology (CDT) code D2940 (Protective Restoration) as a separate service. Reimbursement rates for restorative services will include the costs of providing temporary or protective fillings as a component of permanent restorative care.
For questions regarding this bulletin, please contact the DentaQuest Provider Service Center at (888) 307-6553.
Thank you for your continued support of the South Carolina Healthy Connections Medicaid program.