Managing CDT Codes

Applying CDT Code Changes

To comply with CDT code changes, you might need to add, change, or delete procedure codes. Update CDT code changes only once per new CDT code release.

• Only users with the appropriate security level permission can perform this function. You must accept the End-User License Agreement (EULA) before processing the CDT code update.

To apply CDT code changes:

1. Select Utilities > CDT Update > Apply CDT Code Changes. The Confirm Password window is displayed.

2. Type your password and click Ok. The ADA CDT 2019 Code License Agreement window is displayed.

3. Click Agree. The CDT 2019 Code Update window is displayed. The Add tab displays the new CDT codes.

• The list of CDT codes includes oral surgery codes, as well as codes for other types of practices.

4. Select one of the following:

• Process AddAdds the procedure codes to the procedure code table. For each procedure code, click in the Category, Type of Service, and Place of Service columns and make a selection from the drop-down list.

• Skip AddDoes not include procedure codes in your procedure code table.

5. Click the Change tab. A list of the procedure codes whose descriptions changed in the new CDT code update is displayed. The codes have two descriptions:

• A 25-character description that applies to the short description field in the procedure code table

• A 40-character description that applies to the long description in the procedure code table

6. Select one of the following:

• Process ChangesApplies all description changes.

• Skip ChangesIgnores description changes to your procedure code table.

7. Click the Delete tab. All ADA procedure codes that are obsolete are listed on the Delete tab.

8. Select one of the following:

• Process DeleteMarks all procedure codes in the list as inactive. When you select this option, procedure codes are not deleted from the procedure code table; they are designated as inactive. You can use inactive codes, but they are not automatically displayed in standard display lists.

• Skip DeleteDoes not mark the procedure codes in the list as inactive.

9. Click Ok. A window is displayed to print the CDT Code Update Summary report.

 

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