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El® SHENANDOAH LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY
Paragon COM 1000 Dental Plan
and
Shenandoah Ltfe Insurance Company Group Dental Insurance Policy
Paragon Benefits and Shenandoah Life Insurance Company have partnered to offer a combination of
Paragon's fee -for -service COM 1000 beneflt plan and Shenandoah Life's group Wellness Plan dental
insurance policy to provide you with a comprehensive dental program.
The Paragon COM 1000 Plan is a comprehensive fee -for -service benefit plan that is sponsored by a large
network of dental providers throughout the State of Florida (network access). The Paragon COM 1000 Plan
ensures that the provider does not charge a plan member any additional amount for preventive services for
which benefits are payable under the Shenandoah Life dental insurance policy. The COM 1000 Dental Plan
also provides a comprehensive fee -for -service benefit plan that covers additional preventive, basic, major,
and orthodontic services with no waiting periods. The COM 1000 Plan fee schedule offers guaranteed co -
payments on over 300 ADA Codes Ihat the provider cannot upgrade compared to an average of 140 ADA
Codes fisted on typical capitated plans ensuring that the provider does not overcharge the patient. The
patient co -payments for basic and major services represent significant savings. Orthodontia and Specialty
services are also covered. (See the Schedule of Benefits for specific plan benefits).
The combination of the COM 1000 Plan and the Wellness Plan provides your employees and their families
with comprehensive dental care. The rates are guaranteed for one (1) year from the effective date of
January 1, 2005. All administrative, reporting and account service functions are included.
Status
Paragon
Administrative/Network
Shenandoah
Wellness Plan
Total
Monthly Premium
Employee
Family
$7.48
$12.02
$4.70
$18.50
$12.18
$30.52
1 Int.
Members of the COM 1000 dental plan are eligible to receive benefits immediately
upon the effective date of coverage with:
No waking periods
▪ No claim forma io submit by members
The member co -payments listed are guaranteed to be up to a 75% discount and are
offered by a participating Paragon provider. The member receives,
' Most diagnostic 8 preventive care at no charge
• Cosmetic & orthodontia treatment
Ths COM 1000 Dental Plan provider reimbursement Is underwritten by
Shenandoah Life Insurance Company's Wellness pion.
Members can choose a participating Paragon provider at
www. Paraaonde nta l . com
Member Services Deperlment 877-760•2247
The patient/member Is ultimately responsible for verificatlons to the accuracy and
appropriateness of ell fees applicable to any Paragon dental benefit provided by a Paragon
network provider. Paragon urges all of its members to verify el fees for proposed treatment
via the "Schedule of Benicia" and/or with Paragon Member Services Department prior to
treatment.
The following member co•payments apply when a participating General Dentist performs
services. Participating Specialists available at fees discounted off their usual and
customary charges.
DESCRIPTION
APPOINTMENTS
0120 Periodic oral evaluation
0140 Limited oral evaluation - problem fowled
0160 Comprehensive oral evaluation • new or
established patient
0160 Detailed and extensive oral evaluation -
problem focused
0170 Re-evaluation • limited, problem focused
0180 Comprehensive periodontal evaluation -
new or established patient
9110 Palliative (emergency) treatment of dental pain
9310 ConauNation (diagnostic service provided by
dentist other than practitioner providing treatment)
9430 Office visit for observation lOSHA
9440 Office visit • after regularly scheduled hours
9490 Broken appointment fee
JIADIOGRAPNYIDIAGNOSTIC DENTISTRY
`0210 X•Ray • Intraoral • complete series (including
bkewinge)
OMB
CO -PAY
No Charge
No Charge
No Charge
No Charge
No Charge
No Charge
No Charge
No Charge
No Charge
55.00
25.00
No Charge
2
COM 1000
Dental Plan
COGS PE8cRJPT101(
0230 X-Ray • intraoral • periapical each additional film
0240 X-Ray • Intraoral - occlusal film
0250 X-Ray • extreoral • first film
0280 X•Ray • extraoral • each additional film
0270 X•Ray • bitewing • single film
0272 X•Ray • bitewing - two films
'0274 X-Ray • bkawing - four films
'0277 Vertical bitewings • 7 to 8 films
'Not to be taken if 0274 was done within prior six months.
Copies of x-rays can be obtained for $2.00 per periapical
film opt a maximum of $30.00. Panoramic x•ray can be
obtained fora $16.00 fee.
0290 Post -ant or let skul and facial film
0310 Slalography
0320 TMJ, including injection
0321 Other TMJ Nms
0322 Tomographlc survey
0330 Panoramic fim (not to replace FMX)
0340 Cephalometric fllm, ma -orthodontic
0350 Orallfaclal Images (Inductee intro & extreorel)
0415 Bacteriologic studies
0425 Caries ausceptibiky tests
0480 Pulp vitality tests
0470 Diagnostic casts
PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY
1110 Routine prophylaxis -adult (once every 6 months)
1110 Additional routine prophylaxis - adult
1120 Routine prophylaxis - children under the age
of 18 (once every 6 months)
1120 Addltlonel routine prophylaxis -children under
the age of 16)
1201 Topical application of fluoride (including
prophylaxis) children under the age of 18
1203 Topical application of fluoride (excluding
prophylaxis) children under the age of 18
1204 Topical application of fluoride (excluding
prophylaxis) adult
1208 Topical application of fluoride (including
prophylaxis) adult
t 310 Nutritional counseling for control of dental disease
1320 Tobacco counseling for the control & prevention
of oral disease
1330 Oral hygiene instructions
1351 Application of sealant per tooth • ohkdren under
the age of 18
1510 Space maintainer • fixed - unilateral - children
under the age of 18
1515 Space maintainer • fixed - bilateral - chldren
under the age of 16
1520 Space maintainer - removable - unilateral
chldren under the age of 18
1525 Space maintainer - removable - bilateral
chldren under the age of 18
1660 Recementatlon of apace maintainer
8210 Removable appliance therapy
MEAIt3ER
GO•PAY
No Charge
No Charge
No Charge
No Charge
No Charge
No Charge
No Charge
No Charge
150.00
180.00
250.00
150.00
160.00
No Charge
75.00
20.00
No Charge
No Charge
No Charge
No Charge
No Charge
60.00
No Charge
38.00
No Charge
No Charge
5.00
5.00
No Charge
No Charge
No Charge
15.00
88.00
86.00
95.00
95.00
10.00
103.00
Int.
0220 X-Ray - intraoral • periapical first film
No Charge 8220 Fixed appliance therapy 103.00
CODE DESCRIPTION
RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY
2140 Amalgam • 1 surface, primary or permanent
2150 Amalgam • 2 surfaces, primary or permanent
2160 Amalgam • 3 surfaces, primary or permanent
2161 Amalgam -4 surfaces, primary or permanent
2330 Resin -based composite -1 surface, anterior
2331 Rash -based composite • 2 surfaces, anterior
2332 Resin•based composite • 3 surfaces, anterior
2335 Resin•based composite •
or involving incise angle (anterior)
2390 Resin•based composite crown, anterior
2391 Resin -based composite • 1 surface, posterior
2392 Resin -based composite - 2 surfaces, posterior
2393 Resin -based composite • 3 surfaces, posterior
2394 Resin -based composite • 4 or more surfaces, posterior
2410 Gold fait • 1 surface
2420 Gold foil • 2 surfaces
2430 Gold foil • 3 surfaces
2510 Inlay • metallic • 1 surface
2620 Inlay • metallic • 2 surfaces
2530 Inlay • metallic • 3 ar more surfaces
2542 Onlay • metallic -2 surfaces
2543 Onlay • metallic -3 surfaces
2644 Onlay • metallic • 4 ar more surfaces
2610 Inlay• porcelain/ceramic-1 surface
2620 Inlay • porcelain/ceramic - 2 surfaces
2830 Inlay • porcelain/ceramic • 3 ar more aurtacea
2642 Onlay - porcelain/ceramic • 2 surfaces
2643 Onlay • porcelain/ceramic - 3 surfaces
2644 Onlay - porcelain/ceramic -4 or more surfaces
2650 Inlay - resln•based composite • 1 surface
2651 Inlay - resin•based composite • 2 surfaces
2852 Inlay - reein•based composite -3 ar more surfaces
2662 Onlay • resin -based composite - 2 surfaces
2883 Onlay • resin -bated composite • 3 surfaces
2864 Onlay • resin -based composite • 4 or more surfaces
2710 Crown • resin (Indirect)
2720 Crown - resin with high noble metal
2721 Crown • resin with predominantly base metal
2722 Crown • resin with noble metal
2740 Crown • porcelalnlceramfc substrate
2750 Crown • porcelain fused to high noble metal
2751 Crown • porcelain fused to predominantly base metal
2752 Crown • porcelain fused to noble metal
2780 Crown -3/4 cast high noble metal
2781 Crown - 314 cast predominarty base metal
2782 Crown - 3/4 cast noble metal
2783 Crown -314 porcelain/ceramic
2790 Crown • ful cast high noble metal
2791 Crown • full cast predominantly base metal
2792 Crown • full cast noble metal
2799 Pmvisional crown
2910 Recemenl inlay
2920 Recemerrt crown
2930 Prefabricated stainless steel crown • primary tooth
2931 Prefabricated stainless steel crown • permanent tooth
2932 Prefabricated resin crown
2933 Prefabricated stainless steel crown with resin window
2940 Sedative filling
2950 Care buildup, Including any pine
2951 Pin retention - per lath. In addition to restoration
2952 Cast post and core In addition to crown
2953 Each additional cast post • same tooth
2954 Prefabricated post and core in addition to crown
No Charge
Na Charge
Na Charge
Na Charge
No Charge
No Charge
No Charge
IIEMBEE
MBE C.Q111 DESCRIPTION
CO•PAY 2961 Labial veneer (resin laminate) • laboratory
2962 Labial veneer (porcelain laminate) • laboratory
2970 Temporary crown (fractured tooth)
2980 Crown repair
When crown and/ar bridgework exceeds six (6) consecutive units, an additional
charge of $30.00 per unit applies.
ENDODONTIC SERVIC§§
75,00
75,00
30.00
40.00
55.00
75.00
65.00
90.00
120.00
235.00
235.00
235.00
285.00
285.00
285.00
275.00
275.00
275.00
300.00
300.00
300.00
200.00
200.00
200.00
235.00
235.00
235.00
195.00
270.00
270.00
270.00
365.00
355.00
285.00
345.00
355.00
285.00 pERIODOMTIC SERVICE$
345.00
350,00
355.00
285.00
346.00
125.00
No Charge
No Charge
60.00
80,00
70.00
130.00
No Charge
90.00
15.00
105.00
95.00
90.00
3
3110 Pulp cap - direct (excluding final restoration)
3120 Pulp cap • Indirect (excluding final restoration)
3220 Therapeutic pulpotomy (excluding final restoration)
3221 Pulpai debridement, primary and permanent teeth
3230 Pulpal therapy (resorb filing)-anteror, primary
3240 Pulpal therapy (resorbabls filing) - posterior,
primary
3310 Endodontic therapy • anterior (excluding final
restoration)
3320 Endodontic therapy • bicuspid (excluding final
restoration)
3330 Endodontic therapy • molar (excluding final
restoration)
3331 Treatment of root canal obstruction; non-aurglcal
access
3332 Incomplete endodontic therapy, Inoperable or
fractured tooth
3333 Internal root repair of perforation defeats
3346 Retreatment of previous root canal therapy • anterior
3347 Retreatment of previous root canal therapy - bicuspid
3348 Retreatment of previous root canal therapy - molar
3351 Apexlficatlonlrecalcifcation - Initial visit
3352 Apexificatlodrecatclfcatlon • Interim medication
replacement
3353 Apexillcatiordrecalciflcatbn • final visit
3410 Aplcoectomylperiradlcvler surgery • anterior
3421 Aplcaedomylperlradicular surgery • bicuspid
(first root)
3426 Aplcoedomylperlradicular surgery • molar (first root)
3426 Aplcoedomy/perlradicular surgery • each additional
root
3430 Retrograde filing • per root
3450 Root amputation • per mot
3470 Intentional relmplantetlon (Including splinting)
3910 Surgical procedure for Isolation of tooth with rubber
dam
3920 Hemisectlon (including root removal)
3950 Canal preparation and fitting of preformed dowel or
Poe
4210 Ginglvectomylgirrglvaplasty • 4 or more contiguous
teeth per quad
4211 Gingivectomylgingivaplaaty - 1 to 3 teeth, per quad
4220 Gingival curettage per quadrant (excluding root
planing)
4240 Gingival flap procedure, including mot planing •
4ormore
4241 Gingival flap procedure, Including root planing •
Ito 3 teeth, per quad
4245 Apicaly postponed flap
4249 Clinical crown lengthening • hard tissue
4260 Osseous surgery (including flap entry and closure)
4 or more contiguous teeth par quad
4261 Osseous surgery (Including flap entry and closure)
1 to 3 teeth per quadrant
4263 Bone replacement graft - first site In quadrant
4264 Sons replacement graft - each additional sae In
CO -PAY
350.00
485.00
75.00
95.00
No Charge
Na Charge
85.00
65.00
60.00
65,00
125.00
215.00
305.00
65.00
65.00
66.00
145.00
250.00
385.00
90.00
90.00
90.00
176.00
175.00
175.00
100.00
35.00
85.00
176.00
95,00
80.00
75.00
135.00
60.00
40.00
160.00
160.00
160.00
135.00
395.00
236.00
225.00
Int.
2955 Past removal (not in conjunction with endodontic therapy)
2957 Each additional prefabricated post • same tooth
2960 Labial veneer (resin laminate) • chalrelde
QQQk pESCRIPTIOP
4287 Guided tissue regeneration • nonresorbable barrier, per site
4270 Pedi le soft tissue graft procedure
4271 Free soft lime graft procedure (including donor site surgery)
4273 Subeptthetlel connective tissue graft procedures
4274 Distal or proximal wedge procedure
4341 Periodontal scaling and root planing -4 or more contiguous
teeth per quadrant
4342 Periodontal scaling and root planing • 110 3 teeth, per quadrant
4365 Full mouth debrklement to enable comprehensive
evaluation and diagnosis
4381 Localized delivery of chemotherapeutic agents via a controlled
release vehicle Into diseased crevicuiar tissue, per tooth
4910 Periodontal maintenance
4920 Unscheduled dressing change (by someone other than the
treating dental office)
pROSTH0D0NTICS•REMOVABLE
5110 Complete denture • maxilary
5120 Complete denture • mandibular
5130 Immediate denture - maxillary (including two relines)
5140 Immediate denture - mandibular (including two relines)
5211 Maxilary partial denture • min base (including clasps)
5212 Mandibular partial denture - resin base (including clasps)
5213 Partial denture • maxilary cast metal • acrylic
5214 Partial denture - mandibular cast metal - acrylic
5281 Removable unilateral partial denture - one piece
cast metal
6410 Adjustment • complete denture - maxilary
5411 Adjustment - complete denture • mandibular
5421 Adjustment - partial denture - maxilary
5422 Adjustment - partial denture - mandibular
(All denture adjustment charges are for dentures which were not fabricated
In the present office; all denture adjustments for new dentures or dentures
made within Iwelve (12) months are at No Charge)
5610 Repair broken complete denture base
5520 Replace broken tooth • complete derdure (each tooth)
5610 Repair denture resin base
5620 Repak cast framework
5630 Repel( or replace broken clasp
5640 Repair broken teeth • per tooth
5650 Add tooth to existing partial denture
5680 Add clasp to existing partial denture
5710 Rebase complete maxillary denture
5711 Rabies complete mandibular denture
5720 Rebase maxilary partial denture
5721 Rebase mandibular partial denture
5730 Reline complete maxillary denture (chairalde)
6731 Reline complete mandibular denture (chairelde)
5740 Reline partial maxilary denture (chetreide)
6741 Reline partial mandibular denture (chairakle)
5750 Reline complete maxilary denture (laboratory)
5751 Reline complete mandibular denture (laboratory)
5760 Reline partial maxilary denture (laboratory)
5761 Reline partial mandibular denture (laboratory)
6810 Interim complete denture • maxillary
6811 Interim complete denture • mandibular
5820 Interim partial denture - maxillary
5821 Interim partial denture • mandibular
5850 Tissue condlianing • maxillary
5851 Tissue conditioning • mandibular
5862 Precision attachment
5899 Denture cleaning
PROSTHODONTICB • FIXPD
20.00 quadrant
30.00 4286 Guided tissue regeneration • resorbabie barrier,
75.00 per site
MEMBER
CO -PAY 201
OISCRIPTIO (
335.00 8241 Pontic • porcelain fused to predominantly base metal
226.00 6242 Pontic • porcelain fused to noble metal
226.00 6245 Pantie - porcelain/ceramic
280.00 6250 Pontic • resin with high noble metal
100.00 8251 Pantie • resin with predominantly base metal
6252 Poetic - resin with noble metal
60.00 6545 Retainer • cast metal for resin bonded fixed prosthesis
35.00 8648 Retainer - porcelain/ceramic for resin bonded fixed
prosthesis
60.00 6720 Crown - resin whh high noble metal
6721 Crown - resin with predominantly base metal
80.00 6722 Crown - resin whh noble metal
45.00 6740 Crown - porcelain/ceramic
6750 Crown - porcelain fused to high noble metal
20.00 6751 Crown - porcelain fused to predominardly base metal
8752 Crown • porcelain fused to noble metal
6780 Crown - 314 cast high noble metal
6781 Crown • 314 cast predominantly base metal
320.00 8782 Crown - 314 cast noble metal
320.00 8783 Crown • 314 porcelain/ceramic
320.00 8790 Crown • ful cast high noble metal
320.00 6791 Crown - ful cast predominantly base metal
290.00 6792 Crown • ful cast noble metal
290.00 8930 Reoement fixed partial denture
360.00 6940 Stress breaker
360.00 6950 Precision attachment
6970 Cast poet and core In addition to fixed partial
330.00 denture retainer
15.00 6971 Cast post as part of a fixed partial denture retainer
15.00 6972 Prefabricated poet and care in addition to fixed partial
15.00 denture retainer
15.00 8973 Core build up for retainer, Including pins
6975 Coping • metal
8976 Each additional cast poet - same tooth
8977 Each additional prefabricated post - same tooth
50.00
60.00 ORAL 1109ERY
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
105.00
105,00
105.00
105.00
60.00
80.00
60.00
60.00
105.00
105.00
105.00
105.00
166.00
165.00
125.00
125.00
25.00
25.00
150.00
No Charge
7111 Coronet remnants • deciduous tooth
7140 Extraction of erupted tooth or exposed root
7210 Surgical removal of erupted tooth
7220 Removal of impacted tooth • soft tissue
7230 Removal of impacted tooth - partially bony
7240 Removal of impacted tooth • completely bony
7241 Removal of impacted tooth • completely bony, with
unusual surgical complications
7250 Surgical removal of residual tooth roots
7280 Oroarrtral fistula closers
7270 Tooth reknplantation
7280 Surgical access of an unerupted tooth
7281 Surgical exposure of impacted or unerupted tooth
to aid eruption
7285 Biopsy of oral tissue • hard (bone, tooth)
7286 Biopsy of oral tissue - soft (al others)
7310 Alveolopiasty with extractions • per quadrant
7320 Alveolopleety without extractions - per quadrant
7460 Removal of odontogenic cyst or tumor up to 1.25 cm
7451 Removal of odontogenic cyst or tumor greater than
1.25 cm
7510 Incision and drainage of abscess - intraoral soft tissue
7080 Frenulectomy • separate procedure
7970 Excision of hyperplastkc tissue - per arch
175.00
295.00
MEMBER
co -PA(
280.00
340.00
365.00
350.00
350,00
350.00
180.00
376.00
385.00
385.00
365.00
385.00
355.00
285.00
345.00
355,00
285.00
345.00
345.00
356.00
285.00
345.00
No Charge
125.00
126.00
125.00
105.00
30.00
25.00
95.00
75.00
75.00
45.00
No Charge
80.00
45.00
85.00
125.00
125.00
60.00
140.00
No Charge
No Charge
No Charge
95.00
75.00
65.00
86.00
No Charge
No Charge
No Charge
No Charge
140.00
MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES
4 9215 Local anesthesia No Ctge
6210 Portb • cast high node metal
6211 Pontio • cast predominantly base metal
6212 Ponilc • caal noble metal
6240 Poniic - porcelain fused to high noble metal
350.00
280.00
340.00
350.00
MEM
2.421 DESCRIPTN)N CO•PAY
9241 Intravenous sedatbNanalgesla • first 30 minutes
9242 Intravenous conscious sedatbnlenelgesia - each
additional 15 minutes
9830 Oral irrigation/other drugs/medicament
9910 Application of desenskizing medicament
9940 Occlusal guard
9950 Occlusal natives • mounted case
9951 Occlusal adjustment • limited
9952 Occlusal adjustment - complete
9972 Cosmetic bleaching • per arch
9972 Cosmetic bleaching - both arches
(Exduding blotching material for home use)
115.00
80,00
15.00
per quadrant
20.00
155.00
75.00
40.00
120.00
150.00
275.00
Emergency treatment is available for palliative treatment for the abatement of pain up
to $100.00 per occurrence outside the service area (Florida).
ORTHODONTIA
8680 Pre•arthodontic treatment visit
8999 Orthodortictreatment plan& records
8020 Lfmhed orthodontic treatment of the transitional
dentition (up to 24 months)
8030 Limited orthodontic treatment of the adolescent
dentition (up to 24 months)
8040 Limited orthodontic treatment of the adult
dentition (up 10 24 months)
8070 Comprehensive orthodontic treatment of the
transitional &maim (ful treatment case up to 24
months - including fixed/removable appliances)
8080 Comprehensive orthodontic treatment of the
adolescent dentition (full treatment case up to 24
months - including fixed/removable appliances)
8090 comprehensive orthodontic treatment of the adult
dentition (full treatment case up to 24 months
Including fixed/removable appliances)
8880 Orthodontic retention (removal of appliances,
construction and placement of retainer(s)
(Includes fee for fired/removable retainers and
monthly vlaks)
Orthodontic treatment is prorated over 24 months and Is only payable under a
current status. Prior wrkten authorization is necessary for a referral to an
orthodontist designated by Paragon.
40.00
250.00
1,300.00
1,300.00
1,350,00
1,850.00
1,700.00
2,300.00
300.00
9220 General anesthesia • }iret 30 minutes
9221 General anesthesia - each additional 15 minutes
9230 Analgesia nitrous oxide
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PARAGON SPECIALTY SERVICE$
1. This member Schedule of Benefits applies when listed dental services are
performed by a participating general dentist, unless otherwise authorized by
Paragon Benefits.
2, Procedures not listed on the Schedule of Benefits that are performed by a
participating general dentist wit be charged at the participating general
dentist's usual and customary fee less 25%.
3. The participating general dentist you select may not perform all procedures
listed. The co -payments sheen apply to participating general dentists who
do perform these services. Therefore, you are encouraged to secure
availability of the scheduled services with your participating general dentist.
4. Should the services of a epeciel et (Oral Surgeon, Endadonfist, Orthodontist,
Periodontist, Prosthodontlst or Pedodontist) be necessary, you may receive
this care in ether of two ways: (1) You may go directly to a participating
specialist with no referral and receive a 25% reduction Otto provider's usual
and customary fee; or (2) You may request apecidly ser ene to be
provided at the listed co -payments on your benefits schedule by obtaining
prior written authorization from Paragon, Should Paragon, under its sole discretion,
elect to provide the desired benefit, a specific referral wil be made to a designated ep5da11at.
g)ICLUSIONSILIMITATIONS
115.00
60.00
20.00 per
1!2 hour
Any oral evaluation is limited to ono (1) time in any six (6) consecutive
month period at no charge. All subsequent oral evaluations wll be at a 25%
discount off the doctor'a usual end customary fee without a frequency limitation.
Skewing *rays (2-4 films) are Imted to one set In any twelve (12) consecutive
month period.
The denlel prophylaxis or periodontal maintenance procedure is limited to one
In any six (6) consecutive month period, Any additional procedures wit Maw
1110 and 4910 member co -payments as listed in the schedule of benefits.
Fluoride treatment Is limited to one (1) In any twelve (12) consecutive month
period for chidren under the age of 16.
Sealants are limited to one (1) time per tooth in any three (3) consecutive
year period. This Is only allowed for unrestored permanent meter teeth
for chldren under the we of 16.
Space maintainers and al adjustments are IlmNed to children under the age
of 18,
Harmful habit appliances are limited to one (1) time per person under the
age of 16.
Services performed by a dentist or dental specialist, not contracted with
Paragon without prior approval.
Any dental services or appliances which are determined to be not reasonable
and/or necessary for maintaining or improving the member's dental health,
or experimental in nature, as determined by the participating Paragon dentist.
Orthographic surgery or prooeduree and epplhanes, for the treatment of
myofurrdlonal, myoskeietal or temperomandibular joint disorders unless
otherwise specified as an orthodontic benefit on the Schedule of Benefits.
General anesthesia or IV sedation unless otherwise listed as a covered benefit
on the Schedule of Benefits,
Any Inpatient/outpatient hospital charges of any kind including dentist
and/or physician charges, prescriptions, or mediations.
Treatment of malignancies, cysts, or neoplasms.
Dental implants and related services.
Dental procedures Intfated prior to the member's eligibility under this benefit
plan or started after the members termination from the plan.
Any dental procedure or treatment unable to be performed In the dental office
due to the general health or physical limitations of the member Induding but
not limited to physical or emend resistance, inability to visit the dental office,
or allergy to commonly utilized local anesthetics.
New dentures Include one (1) reline wkhln the ikat six (6) months.
Replacement of crowns, taxed bridges or dentures is limited to ounce every
five (5) yeare,
When crown and/or bridgework exceed ebc (6) consecutive unite, there
will be an additional charge of $30.00 per unN.
Co -payments for endodortic procedures do not Include the cost of the final
restoration.
Any fixed, rsstoretfve or removable prosthetic service may require
additional costs to patient as blow
High noble metal (precious) up to $130.00
Noble metal (semi-precious) unto $110.00
Predominantly hese metal (non•precious) up to $55.00
Crown laboratory fees up to $125.03
Laboratory fees on dentures up to $200.00
Porcelain laboratory fees for
2610 - 2644, 2962, 2740 up 10 $50.00
Denture repair laboratory fees up to $40.00
Int.