# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 11 — Maternal and Child Health

### Chapter 03 — Children's Medical Services Program

#### Regulation .16 Billing Procedures for Orthodontic Services.

*COMAR 10.11.03.16*

A. An orthodontist shall comply with all procedures listed in Regulation .13 of this chapter.

B. The CMS Program shall:

  (1) Reimburse for correction of the full permanent dentition; and

  (2) Give special consideration to services for children with malocclusions in the mixed dentition associated with cleft palates or other craniofacial deformities

C. The CMS Program may not reimburse for preliminary visits to the orthodontist.

D. The provider may not charge the patient, parent, or guardian for orthodontic treatment, including retention visits.