Dental Emergency. A situation requiring the Member to seek immediate attention for the relief of pain or needs repair due to a severe injury or problem. Due to the Member’s condition, the services must be rendered immediately in a dental office or a hospital setting. No prior authorization of any kind shall be required for the provision of emergency services.
Dental Emergency. In the case of emergency, Provider shall make every effort to see the patient immediately and shall see the patient within 24 hours. For weekend emergencies, Provider shall have an answering service or cell phone number available for contact. Avesis shall permit treatment of emergency patients without prospective authorization. However, routine and elective dental services, not necessary for the relief of pain and/or prevention of immediate damage to dentition, shall fall under standard Pre Estimate procedures.
Dental Emergency. In the case of a Dental Emergency, Provider shall make every effort to see the Member immediately and shall see the Member within twenty-four (24) hours. For weekend Dental Emergencies, Provider and/or Dentist Provider(s) shall have an answering service or cell phone number available for contact. Avesis shall permit treatment of Dental Emergency for Member without prior authorization. However, routine and elective dental services, not necessary for the relief of pain and/or prevention of immediate damage to dentition shall fall under standard Pre-Treatment/Prior Authorization estimate procedures.
