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Correctly Code This Dental Service in Your Medical Office

Published on Tue May 19, 2026

Question: My pediatric provider has just started offering fluoride varnish applications preventively to patients. Is this something payers will reimburse? Also, how should I code this service? AAPC Forum Participant Answer: Many payers, including Medicaid, will pay for fluoride varnish applications. Because your provider is performing this service in a medical office, not a dental one, report 99188 (Application of topical fluoride [...]
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