CDC
Certified Dental Coder (CDC™) Examination Guidelines
To qualify for the CDC™ Exam you will be required to have the following :
- Current ADCA Membership in good standing
- High School Diploma or Equalivent
- Proof of two years experience in dental billing and coding
Exam Details:
The CDC certification exam consists 100 random questions. The format includes fill in the blanks, true and false, and multiple choice questions. The exam may use images, video, and/or problem based scenarios throughout the examination. Once registered you may take the certification exam any day of the week at any hour you choose. You will have 6 months from the time you register to take and complete the exam.
The exam format is a computerized, open book examination, delivered via the internet, based on the following coding manuals:
- Current year AMA CPT® Standard or Professional Edition
- Current year ICD-9-CM Standard or Professional Edition
- Current year ADA CDT® (Current year HCPCS® may be used in leiu of the CDT® book)
Upon completion of the examination you will immediately receive pass/fail results. You must pass all three sections of the exam with a minimum score of 80% in each section to become certified. Credentials will be mailed to those who pass the exam within 6-8 weeks of completion, please do not call the ADCA for status on your credentials.
CDC Registration Fee: $89.95
To register for the CDC certification exam please Login and visit your My ADCA section. If you are not yet a member please register for our Premium Membership now.
