CDT 2021: Dental Procedure Codes by ADA

New for 2021 edition: access to ebook and iOS or Android CDT 2021 mobile app with access instructions printed on the inside front cover. (see below for further app details)

Dentistry is an ever-evolving field, and CDT codes are critical to the everyday workings of dental practices. To find the most current and correct codes, dentists and their dental teams can trust CDT 2021: Current Dental Terminology. This crucial coding tool also comes with the CDT e-book and app.

2021 code changes include:

• 7 revised codes
• 4 deleted codes
• 28 new codes (2 codes related to COVID-19)

CDT 2021 contains new codes for:

• Testing to identify patients who may be infected with COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2).
• Counseling for the control and prevention of adverse oral, behavioral, and systemic health effects associated with high-risk substance use, including vaping.
• Medicament application for the prevention of caries.
• Image captures done through teledentistry by a licensed practitioner to forward to another dentist for interpretation.
• ICD-10-CM codes: also includes diagnosis codes related to dental procedures.

These dental codes are developed by the ADA and are the only HIPAA-recognized code set for dentistry. CDT 2021 codes go into effect on January 1, 2021 – don't risk rejected claims by using outdated codes.

Use the CDT app with iOS, Android or any web-enabled device; enables instant searching by code, category or keyword. For accuracy, efficiency and peace of mind, CDT 2021: Current Dental Terminology is an essential resource for every dental practice.

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