CDT 2020 dental code additions, revisions and deletions that go into effect Jan. 1, 2020. The new year will bring 37 new and five revised codes, plus six deleted codes. While dental plans are required to recognize current CDT codes, it is important to keep in mind that they are not required to pay for […]

What is CDT?CDT is a reference manual published annually by ADA and contains the Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (CDT Code). The CDT Code is a set of procedural codes for oral health and adjunctive services that are provided in dentistry. Each procedural code consists of an alphanumeric character beginning with the letter “D” […]

Every year, ADCA encourages all coders to prepare for dental code additions, revisions and deletions. The ADA has released the CDT 2019 with 15 additions, five revisions and four deletions that are now in effect. It is recommended that all dental offices have a current copy of the CDT to assist with proper claim billing. […]