The ADA has released CDT 2017: Dental Procedure Codes, the latest edition of codes for documentation and reimbursement. The new codes will go into effect on January 1, 2017.
CDT 2017 is the only HIPAA-recognized code set for dentistry, according to the ADA. The new edition is designed to streamline coding and maximize reimbursement by third-party payors, the organization noted. It includes 11 new Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (CDT) codes, five revised codes, and one deleted code. It also builds on codes to fill documentation gaps, which can prevent rejected insurance claims.
The ADA has also released the CDT 2017 Companion: Health Guide for the Dental Team, which contains codes organized by category with example coding scenarios and answers to common questions.
The two manuals and other coding products, as well the CDT Code Check smartphone application, can be preordered at adacatalog.org or by calling the ADA Member Service Center at 1-800-947-4746.
