CDT CODES: EXAM 2 2023/2024.

CDT CODES: EXAM 2 2023/2024. What are C D T codes used for? - CORRECT ANSWER-Code used for dental procedures and nomenclature -reduce likelihood of claims rejection What does C D T stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER-Current Dental Terminology Who created C D T codes? - CORRECT ANSWER-The A D A -increase reimbursement levels with more precise coding with the help and expertise of the A D A What is the purpose of C D T codes? - CORRECT ANSWER-To achieve uniformity, consistency and specificity in accurately reporting dental treatment -provide for efficient processing of dental claims -populate and keep an electronic health record The code maintenance committee approved four new codes related to what category? - CORRECT ANSWER-Case management and will fall under the adjunctive category as nonclinical services The 4 new codes in the case management category address overcoming what 4 things? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Patients don't keep their appointments 2. Coordinating care 3. Patients' motivation to comply with treatment plans 4. Patient education to improve health literacy What were the 3 main code changes in 2017? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. New perio and restorative codes to fills gaps & provide a continuum of treatment depending on the clinical condition of the patient's dentition 2. New codes for dental case management, which document the practice's actions to plan visits, coordinate care and provide counseling 3. New code for managing and documenting your interactions with patient's medical care providers What is the purpose of the new gingivitis code? - CORRECT ANSWER-A new scaling code that fills a gap in the continuum of care for patients with gingival disease and no attachment loss -needs more than 1 prophy every 6 months but doesn't have bone loss What is the code D4346 - CORRECT ANSWER-Scaling in the presence of generalized moderate or severe gingival inflammation-full mouth after oral eval -no attachment loss -added in 2017 What is code D6081? - CORRECT ANSWER-Scaling and debridement