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Miscellaneous Section - Attempted Services by a Dentist

Topic: Attempted Services by a Dentist	Last Reviewed Date: 01/2003
Section: Miscellaneous	Policy No: 63
Revised/Effective Date: 01/2003	Next Review Date: 01/2004

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This Dental Policy has been developed through consideration of generally accepted standards of dental practice, review of dental literature, dental necessity, and as appropriate, government approval.

Benefit determinations should be based in all cases on the applicable contract language. To the extent there are any conflicts between these guidelines and the contract language, the contract language will control.

The purpose of dental policy is to provide a guide to coverage. Dental policy is not intended to dictate to providers how to practice dentistry. Providers are expected to exercise their clinical judgment in providing the most appropriate care.

Description
Attempted procedures by a dentist are procedures which are planned and attempted by the dentist and due to the emotional or physical behavior of the patient the dentist is unable to start or complete the procedures.

Policy/Criteria
Procedure is in accordance with generally accepted standards of dental practice.

Administrative Guidelines
Deny as not a covered benefit and/or a contract exclusion.

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