...surgery who is legally authorized to practice dentistry by the State in which he performs such services, but only with respect to: 1. Surgery related to the jaw or any structure contiguous to the jaw, or 2. The reduction of any fracture of the jaw or any facial bone....

...surgery who is legally authorized to practice dentistry by the State in which he performs such services, but only with respect to : 1 . Surgery related to the jaw or any structure contiguous to the jaw; or 2. The reduction of any fracture of the jaw or any facial bone;...

...is legally authorized to practice dentistry by the State in which he or she performs such services, but only with respect to: 1 . Surgery related to the jaw or any structure contiguous to the jaw; or 2. The reduction of any fracture of the jaw or any facial bone;...

...the services, thus qualifying them as "physicians' services." The definition of "physician" includes a doctor of dental or oral surgery licensed by his state "but only with respect to" (i) surgery related to the jaw or any contiguous structure or (ii) reduction of any fracture of the...

...program. It may assist your understanding of this problem if I explain how our services are covered under present law. Medicare only covers the services of dentists when they constitute so-called "physician's services." It is necessary, therefore, to look at the definition of "physician" in deciding...

...at the definition of "phvsician" in deciding whether a specific service is covered. "Physician" is _ defined to include a doctor of dental or oral surgery...Surgery related to the jaw or any contiguous structure, (2) reduction — that is, the alinement — of fractures of the jaw or any facial bone. As existing...

...request if the diagnostic care or treatment of oral infection was performed by an oral surgeon. 564 his state "but only with respect to (1) surgery related...the jaw or any contiguous structure or (2) reduction (that is, the alignment) of fractures of the jaw or any facial bone. As existing Medicare law is interpreted...

...program. It may assist your understanding of this problem if I explain how our services are covered under present law. Medicare only covers the services of dentists when they constitute so-called physician's^ services. It is necessary, therefore, to look at the definition of "physician" in deciding...

...groups often Provide diagnostic care and treatment of oral infections. Medicare, however, will Pay all benefits for these services if they are performed...the jaw or any contiguous structure or (2) reduction (that is, the alignment) of fractures of the jaw or any facial bone. As existing medicare law is interpreted...

...is legally authorized to practice dentistry by the State in which he or she performs such services, but only with respect to: 1 . Surgery related to the jaw or any structure contiguous to the jaw; or 2. The reduction of any fracture of the jaw or any facial bone;...