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Member Benefits and Dental Fee Schedule

The following fees apply to General Dentists only. Any specialist (Oral Surgeon, Orthodontist, Periodontist, Pediatric Dentist, etc.) will charge a "member pay" fee equal to his regular fee minus 20%.

Member Services

Member Pays

D0120 Periodic Oral Evaluation $17.50
D0140 Limited Oral Evaluation (Emergency Exam) 25
D0210 Complete Series X-ray 45
D0220 Single Peri-apical X-ray 10
D0230 Each Additional PA Film 8
D0272 Bitewings - Two Films 16
D0330 Panoramic X-ray 42
D0470 Study Models 38.50
D1110 Prophylaxis-Adult (Teeth Cleaning) 33
D1120 Prophylaxis-Child (Teeth Cleaning) 23.50
D1203 Fluoride Treatment 13.50
D1351 Sealant (per tooth) 19
D1510 Space Maintainer-Fixed Unilateral 125
D1515 Space Maintainer-Fixed Bilateral 161
D9999 Disposables 5
D9972 Cosmetic Bleaching (per arch) 165

 

Restorative Dentistry

Member Pays

Amalgam Restorations Silver Fillings for Posterior (back) Teeth
D2140 Cavities involving one surface $52
D2150 Cavities involving two surfaces 68
D2160 Cavities involving three surfaces 84
Composite Fillings (Tooth Colored) For Anterior (Front) Teeth
D2330 Cavities involving one surface 63
D2331 Cavities involving two surface 79
D2332 Cavities involving three surface 97
D2335 Composite Resin (involving incisal) 123
Composite Fillings (Tooth Colored) For Posterior (Back) Teeth
D2385 Cavities involving one surface 70
D2386 Cavities involving two surface 94
D2387 Cavities involving three surface 117

 

Crown and Bridge Base Fees

Member Pays

D2740 Crown- Porcelain $550
D2750 Crown- Porcelain fused to high noble metal 550+Metal
D2752 Crown- Porcelain fused to noble metal 550+
D2790 Crown- Full cast high noble metal 550+Metal
D2792 Crown- Full cast noble metal 550
D2782 Crown- 3/4 cast noble metal 550
D2780 Crown- 3/4 cast high noble metal 550+Metal
D2931 Prefabricated stainless steel crown 131
D2940 Sedative Filling 46
D2950 Core build up (including any pins) 113
D2951 Pin retention (per tooth, in addition to restoration) 29
D2954 Prefabricated post and core in addition to crown 140

 

Endodontics (Root Canal Treatment)

Member Pays

Diagnostic Exam 20% Off U&C*
D3110 Pulp Cap- Direct (excluding final restorations) 20% Off U&C*
D3220 Therapeutic Pulpotomy (excluding final restorations) 20% Off U&C*
Root Canals
D3310 Anterior (excluding final restoration) 20% Off U&C*
D3320 Bicuspid (excluding final restoration) 20% Off U&C*
D3330 Molar (excluding final restoration) 20% Off U&C*
D3340 Molar (excluding final restoration) 20% Off U&C*
*Usual And Customary Fee

 

Oral Surgery

Member Pays

Extractions (Include local anesthesia, suturing, if needed, and routine postoperative care)
D7110 Routine Extraction (Single Tooth) 20% Off U&C*
D7210 Surgical Extraction 20% Off U&C*
D7220 Removal of Impacted Tooth- Soft Tissue 20% Off U&C*
D7230 Removal of Impacted Tooth- Partially Bony 20% Off U&C*
D7240 Removal of Impacted Tooth- Completely Bony 20% Off U&C*
D7510 Incision and Drainage of Abscess- Intraoral soft tissue 20% Off U&C*
*Usual And Customary Fee

 

Prosthetics (Dentures)

Member Pays

D5110 Complete Maxillary (Upper Denture) Excluding Extractions $695
D5120 Complete Mandibular (Lower Denture) Excluding Extractions 695
D5211 Upper Partial Denture- Resin Base
(including any conventional clasps and rests)
695
D5212 Lower Partial Denture- Resin Base
(including any conventional clasps and rests)
695
D5213 Upper Partial Denture- cast metal framework w/ resin denture bases (including any conventional clasps and rests) 695
D5214 Lower Partial Denture- cast metal framework w/ resin denture bases (including any conventional clasps and rests) 695
D5710 Rebase - Complete Upper Denture 238
D5711 Rebase - Complete Lower Denture 238
D5730 Reline Complete Upper Denture Chairside 157
D5731 Reline Complete Lower Denture Chairside 157
Fixed Partial Denture Retainers-Crowns
06750 Fixed Bridge Per Unit-Porcelain fused to high noble metal 500
06751 Fixed Bridge Per Unit-Porcelain fused to predominantly base metal 500
(any prosthetic appliance that requires unusual services might be an additional charge. Discuss this with your patient prior to treatment.)

 

Periodontics Member Pays
D4421 Gingivectomy or Gingivoplasty - per quadrant 20% Off U&C*
D4341 Periodontal Scaling and Root Planning - per quadrant 20% Off U&C*
D4910 Periodontal Prophylaxis 20% Off U&C*
*Usual And Customary Fee

 

Orthodontics

Member Pays

All Orthodontic Treatments 20% Off U&C*
(Includes placement of appliance, treatment for two years (24 months), removal of appliances, records and placement of retainer. Does not include the cost of the retainer to be paid by TDP member. The Orthodontist will explain the length of treatment, all fees and the payment schedule. Orthodontic discount is not available to any member currently in treatment. Orthodontic treatment that requires surgery or unusual services may require an additional charge. Discuss this with the Orthodontist prior to beginning treatment).
*Usual And Customary Fee

In the event that Providers Usual and Customary charge is equal to or less than the member pay amount, or if the procedure is not listed on the TDP Member Fee Schedule, Provider agrees to discount his Usual and Customary fee by a minimum of twenty percent (20%). In emergency situations, whereby Provider sees a TDP patient after hours or enters exnary circumstances, an additional fee of up to ten percent (10%) of the TDP scheduled fees may be added to Patient's billed charges.

Limitations and Exclusions
1. Any treatment which in the opinion of the attending dentist is not necessary for the patient's dental health or that cannot be performed because of the general health of the patient.
2. Treatment for injuries or conditions that are covered under Workman's Compensation or Employees Liability Laws, Automobile, Medical, No Fault or similar types insurance. Services which are provided without cost to the patient by any County, Municipality or other political subdivision.
3. Member Benefits and Dental Fees Schedule apply only when treatment is performed at a participating dental office. If the service of a non-participating dentist is required, or services are performed in a hospital facility, these dental fees do not apply and the patient will be responsible to the non-participating dentist or hospital for the usual fees.
4. Any dental treatment already in progress will be excluded. Special arrangements may be made at the option of participating providers to assume treatment in progress. Fees for assumption of treatment should be negotiated by provider and member. These fees may or may not be relative to Tennessee Dental Plan, Inc. Member Fees Schedule.
5. When the member's Membership is no longer valid.
6. The members may select the dentist of their choice; however, if the dentist selected is not a participating dentist, the fees charged by the non-participating dentist must be paid by the member. Any licensed dentist is eligible to participate in the plan. Application to become a plan provider may be obtained from the Tennessee Dental Plan, Inc. office. A providers participation will be contingent on acceptance and notification by Tennessee Dental Plan, Inc.
7. Fees listed on the Members Benefits and Dental Fees Schedule are for procedures done by participating general dentists and orthodontists and should be considered specialist's fees.
8. Participating specialists charge a "member pay" fee equal to his regular fee minus 20%.

 

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DPPN's are a low cost alternative to dental insurance.

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