For 2021, the ADA announced 28 new CDT codes, many of which reflect changes the industry has undergone because of both advances in dental technologies, and the influence of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Here’s an overview of the 28 new codes and how they are intended to be applied. Also keep in mind […]
ADA COVID-19 Coding and Billing Guidance
Need some assistance with dental billing and coding for Covid-19? Check out the new Coding and Billing guide from the ADA. Created specifically for Understanding and Documenting Teledentistry Events. The following guide is intended to help dental offices navigate issues related to coding and billing for virtual appointments during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Coding . […]
Commonly used Endodontic terms
Abscess: Acute or chronic, localized inflammation, with a collection of pus, associated with tissue destruction and frequent swelling usually secondary to infection. Periapical abscess: Acute or chronic inflammation and pus formation at the end of a tooth root in the alveolar bone, secondary to infection. Apicoectomy: Amputation of the apex of a tooth Apex: the […]
Background and History of CPT Codes
The American Medical Association (AMA) created and published CPT codes in 1966. The first edition was used as a standard of terms and descriptors of documentation for procedures in a patient’s medical record or chart. This system was comprised of a four-digit coding system. The standard of set codes and descriptors helped communicate accurate information […]
Common Clinical Dental Terms
There are several dental terms you need to be familiar with when working in a dental office. Dental Coding and Billing is one of the most demanding professions in terms of knowledge and skills required. If you are not familiar with commonly used terms and language in a dental office you may find yourself lost […]
