Please follow the links in eMedNY to the 2026 Dental Policy and Procedure Codes Manual and Fee Schedule. A "New for 2026" section on page 6 summarizes changes. New language also appears in a purple font, throughout.

Highlights:

• Updates to the Prior Authorization checklist (page 18)

• Deletion of code D9248 and new replacement codes

• New Appendix with links to find General Billing Guidance (page 76)

• Medicaid Update Archive (pages 74-75)

• Table of benefits for the Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD) population (pages 70-71)

Reminder: A completed Evaluation of the Dental Implant Patient Form is required for all Implant-related prior authorization requests.

Please contact dentalpolicy@health.ny.gov with questions.