CPT® 2026 includes 84 deleted codes. Learn how deleted CPT codes trigger denials in January—especially for dental-to-medical cross-coding—and use our checklist plus a sample deleted-code list to update templates, prevent rejections, and protect cashflow.
2026 CPT Code Changes: What Dental Billers & Coders Must Know (Cross-Coding, OMS, and Medical Billing)
CPT® 2026 brings 418 code-set changes (288 new, 46 revised, 84 deleted). Learn what matters most for dental billers and coders who cross-code to medical—OMS, anesthesia, pathology, imaging, and documentation—plus a practical readiness checklist and training exercises to reduce denials.
Get Up to 66 Dental CEUs Online with ADCA | Certified Billing & Coding Classes
Earn up to 66 dental CEUs online through the American Dental Coders Association. Learn how our CDBS and CDC classes can help you meet your continuing education requirements without attending another boring seminar.
Dental Biller vs Dental Coder: What’s the Difference?
Dental billers and dental coders play different but essential roles in every dental practice. Learn the difference between these careers, how they work together, and how certification can boost your professional path.
Why AI Can’t Replace a Certified Dental Coder – ADCA
Artificial intelligence can assist—but not replace—Certified Dental Coders. Discover why real-world judgment, insurance knowledge, and ethics make CDCs irreplaceable in every dental practice.
