Alaska Medicaid Dental Coverage Guide
Alaska Medicaid Dental Coverage Guide: verify the Alaska authority path, document the current rule or credential, compare written provider terms, and continue through Find a Provider only after the evidence check.
Alaska Medicaid Dental Coverage Guide: verify the Alaska authority path, document the current rule or credential, compare written provider terms, and continue through Find a Provider only after the evidence check. Alaska Medicaid pays a dentist $89.18 for a patient under 21.
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Alaska Medicaid Dental Coverage Guide: verify the Alaska authority path, document the current rule or credential, compare written provider terms, and continue through Find a Provider only after the evidence check.
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Alaska Medicaid dental reimbursement rates on this page are taken from Alaska Medicaid Dental Fee Schedule (SFY 2027), published by Alaska Department of Health, and retrieved 2026-08-26. The schedule is effective 2026-07-01. Every amount shown is what the state pays a dental provider for the procedure. It is not a price a patient pays, and self-pay and insured prices are typically far higher. Alaska operates a limited adult dental benefit for adults 21 and over; children's dental care is required federally under EPSDT. Verified 2026-08-26.
Alaska Medicaid dental reimbursement: what the program pays a dentist, not what a patient pays
| Procedure (CDT code) | Paid to the dentist for a patient under 21 | Paid to the dentist for a patient 21 and over |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaning (prophylaxis), adult (CDT D1110) | Alaska Medicaid pays a dentist $89.18 for a patient under 21 | $89.18 paid to the dentist for a patient 21 and over |
| Periodic oral exam (CDT D0120) | Alaska Medicaid pays a dentist $48.86 for a patient under 21 | $48.86 paid to the dentist for a patient 21 and over |
| Crown, porcelain/ceramic (CDT D2740) | Alaska Medicaid pays a dentist $826.62 for a patient under 21 | $826.62 paid to the dentist for a patient 21 and over |
| Root canal, molar tooth (CDT D3330) | Alaska Medicaid pays a dentist $711.89 for a patient under 21 | $711.89 paid to the dentist for a patient 21 and over |
| Extraction, erupted tooth (simple) (CDT D7140) | Alaska Medicaid pays a dentist $141.71 for a patient under 21 | No rate listed for this age group |
| Comprehensive oral exam (CDT D0150) | Alaska Medicaid pays a dentist $66.98 for a patient under 21 | $66.98 paid to the dentist for a patient 21 and over |
| Cleaning (prophylaxis), child (CDT D1120) | Alaska Medicaid pays a dentist $64.95 for a patient under 21 | No rate listed for this age group |
| Fluoride varnish (paediatric preventive) (CDT D1206) | Alaska Medicaid pays a dentist $28.50 for a patient under 21 | $28.50 paid to the dentist for a patient 21 and over |
| Sealant, per tooth (paediatric preventive) (CDT D1351) | Alaska Medicaid pays a dentist $49.68 for a patient under 21 | No rate listed for this age group |
| Amalgam filling, one surface (CDT D2140) | Alaska Medicaid pays a dentist $106.89 for a patient under 21 | $106.89 paid to the dentist for a patient 21 and over |
| Composite filling, one surface, posterior (CDT D2391) | Alaska Medicaid pays a dentist $141.81 for a patient under 21 | $141.81 paid to the dentist for a patient 21 and over |
| Crown, porcelain fused to predominantly base metal (CDT D2751) | Alaska Medicaid pays a dentist $692.24 for a patient under 21 | $692.24 paid to the dentist for a patient 21 and over |
| Crown, full cast predominantly base metal (CDT D2791) | Alaska Medicaid pays a dentist $692.24 for a patient under 21 | $692.24 paid to the dentist for a patient 21 and over |
| Root canal, anterior tooth (CDT D3310) | Alaska Medicaid pays a dentist $521.62 for a patient under 21 | $521.62 paid to the dentist for a patient 21 and over |
| Root canal, premolar tooth (CDT D3320) | Alaska Medicaid pays a dentist $627.09 for a patient under 21 | $627.09 paid to the dentist for a patient 21 and over |
| Complete denture, upper (CDT D5110) | Alaska Medicaid pays a dentist $1,119.80 for a patient under 21 | No rate listed for this age group |
| Complete denture, lower (CDT D5120) | Alaska Medicaid pays a dentist $1,145.25 for a patient under 21 | No rate listed for this age group |
| Surgical extraction, erupted tooth (CDT D7210) | Alaska Medicaid pays a dentist $250.02 for a patient under 21 | No rate listed for this age group |
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Verify the rule before acting
- State Medicaid and CHIP Profiles — State-specific Medicaid and CHIP program profile; reviewed 2026-08-26
- Dental Care — Federal dental benefit requirements and state-option context; reviewed 2026-08-26
- Dental Licensure by State — State dental board and licensure pathway discovery; reviewed 2026-08-26
- Alaska Medicaid Dental Fee Schedule (SFY 2027) — Official Alaska Medicaid dental fee schedule: amounts the state pays a dental provider per CDT procedure. Not consumer prices.; reviewed 2026-08-26
- Alaska Medicaid adult dental benefit scope — Alaska's own statement of what dental care adult Medicaid members receive; reviewed 2026-08-26
Alaska publishes its Medicaid dental reimbursement rates in Alaska Medicaid Dental Fee Schedule (SFY 2027). Those rates are what Alaska Medicaid pays a dental provider for each procedure, and they are not prices a patient pays. A self-pay or insured price for the same procedure is normally much higher, so a Alaska reimbursement figure cannot answer what a filling or a crown would cost you. It does answer what Alaska Medicaid will pay a dentist who accepts it. The figures on this page were retrieved 2026-08-26.
Quick checklist
- Write the Alaska question in one sentence.
- Select Alaska in Medicaid.gov’s state profiles, then confirm adult and child dental benefits in the state program documents.
- Check the exception, eligibility category, or license status that applies.
- Route to the canonical provider destination with the verified facts in hand.
Red flags
- An authority link that does not identify Alaska or the topic
- A summary that hides exceptions
- A provider answer that changes when you ask for documentation
Adult and child dental benefits are set differently in Alaska. Children's dental coverage is federally required under EPSDT, so every state must cover medically necessary dental care for eligible children. Adult dental coverage is a state option, which is why it varies so sharply. Alaska operates a limited adult dental benefit for adults aged 21 and over. In the state's own words: "Alaska Medicaid provides adults with emergency dental coverage for the immediate relief of pain or acute infection. Alaska Medicaid provides adults with enhanced (non-emergent) dental coverage up to $1,150 annually. Adult enhanced dental services provide preventive and restorative care. Covered services include cleanings, exams, crowns, root canals, and dentures." Confirm your own category before booking, because Alaska eligibility groups can differ. Verified 2026-08-26.
Quick checklist
- Write the Alaska question in one sentence.
- Select Alaska in Medicaid.gov’s state profiles, then confirm adult and child dental benefits in the state program documents.
- Check the exception, eligibility category, or license status that applies.
- Route to the canonical provider destination with the verified facts in hand.
Red flags
- A generic fifty-state chart replacing Alaska primary material
- No license or designation verification
- Pressure to act before written terms are supplied
For “What should I confirm before booking Medicaid dental care in Alaska?,” In Alaska, verify the rule or credential through Medicaid.gov’s Alaska profile and the current Alaska Medicaid dental program materials before comparing providers or acting. A provider-facing checklist should test child EPSDT obligations, optional adult coverage, covered service categories, prior authorization, managed-care network rules, and current state contacts. The provider CTA is the next step, not a substitute for verifying the governing source.
Quick checklist
- Write the Alaska question in one sentence.
- Select Alaska in Medicaid.gov’s state profiles, then confirm adult and child dental benefits in the state program documents.
- Check the exception, eligibility category, or license status that applies.
- Route to the canonical provider destination with the verified facts in hand.
Red flags
- A generic fifty-state chart replacing Alaska primary material
- No license or designation verification
- Pressure to act before written terms are supplied
For “How do prior authorization and managed-care rules affect Alaska dental access?,” Treat Medicaid.gov’s Alaska profile and the current Alaska Medicaid dental program materials as the source-of-record pathway for this Alaska question. The source review should produce a dated note covering child EPSDT obligations, optional adult coverage, covered service categories, prior authorization, managed-care network rules, and current state contacts. When facts or timing could change the answer, take the source record to a qualified provider.
Quick checklist
- Write the Alaska question in one sentence.
- Select Alaska in Medicaid.gov’s state profiles, then confirm adult and child dental benefits in the state program documents.
- Check the exception, eligibility category, or license status that applies.
- Route to the canonical provider destination with the verified facts in hand.
Red flags
- A stale screenshot used as the only evidence
- No distinction between federal and Alaska requirements
- A recommendation based only on advertising position
For “When should I use Find a Provider for Medicaid dental care in Alaska?,” The defensible starting point in Alaska is Medicaid.gov’s Alaska profile and the current Alaska Medicaid dental program materials, not an undated national summary. Then confirm child EPSDT obligations, optional adult coverage, covered service categories, prior authorization, managed-care network rules, and current state contacts. Do not rely on the summary alone; verify first, then use Find a Provider.
Quick checklist
- Write the Alaska question in one sentence.
- Select Alaska in Medicaid.gov’s state profiles, then confirm adult and child dental benefits in the state program documents.
- Check the exception, eligibility category, or license status that applies.
- Route to the canonical provider destination with the verified facts in hand.
Red flags
- A generic fifty-state chart replacing Alaska primary material
- No license or designation verification
- Pressure to act before written terms are supplied
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