If a dentist is Medicaid-certified and the patient needs a panoramic X-ray not covered by MA, can the dentist bill the patient for that X-ray if the patient still wants it done?
If the dentist is certain MA does not cover the service needed and informs the patient up front, then it is acceptable to bill the MA recipient for non-covered services. It is recommended patients sign a financial waiver prior to receiving the service(s) to confirm they understand their financial obligations.