CDT codes play a crucial role in dentistry, particularly in dental billing and insurance processes. CDT codes are a comprehensive set of procedural identifiers developed and updated annually by the ADA. They serve as a universal “dental coding” language that allows billing staff to accurately describe dental procedures to insurance companies. The importance of CDT codes extends beyond simplifying the dental billing process; they also ensure that patients receive the appropriate coverage during their appointments. Dental billing staff using current coding terminology see quicker reimbursement rates from insurance without having to follow up on inaccurate or outdated codes.
Why are recent changes to dental CDT codes important?
Code changes can happen as frequently as needed, and at least once a year. As diagnostic procedures change, certain codes will require revisions or even deletion. This remove the old codes from the billing system, meaning that they can no longer be used for the same procedure. Changes or revisions and deletions are integral to accurate claim submission. If your staff are using outdated codes, your claims are immediately rejected by insurance and require that much more work to follow through and get you paid what you’re rightfully owed.
Where do I find the most recent CDT code changes?
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What are some benefits of having access to Practice Booster’s Coding With Confidence?
- Stay up to date with the most recent annual additions, revisions, and deletions to dentistry’s CDT codes
- Proven predictive error correction helps you see and fix common errors before you make them
- Understand proper dental coding processes while learning dental claim submission tips to maximize legitimate reimbursement
- Know when and how to properly report current and correct CDT codes
How do I know if I need Coding With Confidence for my practice?
Giving your in house billing staff the tools of the trade for accurate claim submission is essential. Spending time chasing down an unpaid claim means that new treatments aren’t being recorded properly and can slip through the cracks, leading to an ever-burdensome insurance AR. Coding With Confidence literally gives your staff the confidence they need to be able to accurately and swiftly process claims as they come in, without worrying about whether or not they’ll be denied due to coding errors.
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