NEW CDT 2020 Coding Companion: Training Guide for the Dental Team CDT 2020: Coding Companion is a compilation of frequently asked coding questions straight from the people who know coding best dentists and their teams. This book is a self-guided training tool with answers to the most common coding queries. Divided by coding category for ease of use, it includes key coding concepts, coding scenarios and Q&A. Companion has been updated for 2020 and includes: 117 coding scenarios 193 coding questions and answers Descriptions of coding changes for 2020 Numeric code index Full color charts and illustrations The ADA’s Council on Dental Benefits and Practice oversaw the development of this publication, with content provided by industry experts including coding consultants, insurance administrators and practicing dentists. Use with the CDT 2020 manual to train new staff or as a refresher for experienced team members. J450BT Spiral bound book + e-book, 342 pages Members $54.95 Retail $82.95 Book ISBN: 978-1-68447-056-3 | e-book ISBN: 978-1-68447-057-0 NEW CDT 2020: Dental Procedure Codes Get paid more quickly and keep more detailed patient records with CDT 2020: Dental Procedure Codes. New and revised codes fill coding gaps and precisely identify areas of the oral cavity, which leads to quicker reimbursements and more accurate record keeping. CDT 2020 is the only up-to-date coding resource and the only HIPAA-recognized code set for dentistry. Code changes include: 37 new codes 5 revised codes 6 deleted codes CDT 2020 contains new and revised codes: Reinforcing the connection between oral health and overall health Assessing a patient’s health via measurement of salivary flow Assisting with case management of patients with special healthcare needs CDT 2020 codes go into effect on January 1, 2020—don’t risk rejected claims by using outdated codes. Now includes ICD-10-CM codes for medical cross coding and online access to the e-book. J020BT CDT book + e-book, 175 pages | Members $59.95 Retail $87.95 J020i CDT 2020 App for iOS and Android | Members $39.99 Retail $39.99 J020BTi Spiral bound book + e-book + app | Members $79.95 Retail $119.95 Book ISBN: 978-1-68447-054-9 | e-book ISBN: 978-1-68447-055-6 © 2019 American Dental Association 13 1 l Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature l III . Restorative Restorative D2000-D2999 III. Restorative Local anesthesia is usually considered to be part of Restorative procedures. Explanation of Restorations Location Number of Surfaces Characteristics Anterior 1 Placed on one of the following five surface classifications Mesial, Distal, Incisal, Lingual, or Facial (or Labial). 2 Placed, without interruption, on two of the five surface classifications e.g., Mesial-Lingual. 3 Placed, without interruption, on three of the five surface classifications e.g., Lingual-Mesial-Facial (or Labial). 4 or more Placed, without interruption, on four or more of the five surface classifications e.g., Mesial-Incisal-Lingual-Facial (or Labial). Posterior 1 Placed on one of the following five surface classifications Mesial, Distal, Occlusal, Lingual, or Buccal. 2 Placed, without interruption, on two of the five surface classifications e.g., Mesial-Occlusal. 3 Placed, without interruption, on three of the five surface classifications e.g., Lingual-Occlusal-Distal. 4 or more Placed, without interruption, on four or more of the five surface classifications e.g., Mesial-Occlusal-Lingual-Distal. Note: Tooth surfaces are reported on the HIPAA standard electronic dental transaction and the ADA Dental Claim Form using the letters in the following table. Surface Code Buccal B Distal D Facial (or Labial) F Incisal I Lingual L Mesial M Occlusal O © 2019 American Dental Association 25 1 l Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature l V . Periodontics Periodontics D4000-D4999 V. Periodontics Local anesthesia is usually considered to be part of Periodontal procedures. Surgical Services (Including Usual Postoperative Care) Site: A term used to describe a single area, position, or locus. The word “site” is frequently used to indicate an area of soft tissue recession on a single tooth or an osseous defect adjacent to a single tooth also used to indicate soft tissue defects and/or osseous defects in edentulous tooth positions. If two contiguous teeth have areas of soft tissue recession, each area of recession is a single site. If two contiguous teeth have adjacent but separate osseous defects, each defect is a single site. If two contiguous teeth have a communicating interproximal osseous defect, it should be considered a single site. All non-communicating osseous defects are single sites. All edentulous non-contiguous tooth positions are single sites. Depending on the dimensions of the defect, up to two contiguous edentulous tooth positions may be considered a single site. Tooth Bounded Space: A space created by one or more missing teeth that has a tooth on each side. D4210 gingivectomy or gingivoplasty four or more contiguous teeth or tooth bounded spaces per quadrant It is performed to eliminate suprabony pockets or to restore normal architecture when gingival enlargements or asymmetrical or unaesthetic topography is evident with normal bony configuration. D4211 gingivectomy or gingivoplasty one to three contiguous teeth or tooth bounded spaces per quadrant It is performed to eliminate suprabony pockets or to restore normal architecture when gingival enlargements or asymmetrical or unaesthetic topography is evident with normal bony configuration. More than 250 coding scenarios! Features: Full color charts & diagrams Chapter with all changes Alphabetic and numeric indexes TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 THE CDT CODE: WHAT IT IS AND HOW TO USE IT SECTION 2 USING THE CDT CODE: DEFINITIONS AND KEY CONCEPTS, CODING SCENARIOS AND CODING Q&A 1 Diagnostic Ralph A. Cooley, D.D.S. 2 Preventive Jim Nickman, D.D.S, M.S. 3 Restorative Fred Horowitz, D.M.D. 4 Endodontics Kenneth Wiltbank, D.D.S. 5 Periodontics Marie Schweinebraten, D.M.D. 6 Prosthodontics, Removable Betsy Kay Davis, D.M.D., M.S. 7 Maxillofacial Prosthetics Terri Bradley 8 Implant Services Linda Vidone, D.M.D. 9 Prosthodontics, Fixed Teresa Duncan, M.S. 10 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery James Mercer, D.D.S. 11 Orthodontics Stephen Robirds, D.D.S. 12 Adjunctive General Services Charles Stewart, D.M.D. 13 Best Coding Practices ADA Staff SECTION 3 APPENDICES 1 CDT Code to ICD (Diagnosis) Code Cross-Walk 2 A Guide to Reporting D4346 3 ADA Guide to Dental Procedures Reported with Area of the Oral Cavity on Tooth Anatomy (or both) Numeric Index by CDT Code Includes ICD-10 codes! Are you an ADA member with CDT questions? Call the ADA and ask to speak with the ADA Third Party Payer Concierge as part of your member benefits. 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