CDT stands for: - Answers Current Dental Terminology (CDT)
CDT is developed & updated by who? - Answers ADA
CDT codes are organized into ____ categories of service - Answers 12 categories
The code manual's technical content is whose responsibility? - Answers the Council of Dental Benefits of
the ADA
Purpose of CDT codes = - Answers To provide uniformity & consistency in accurately reporting &
documenting dental treatment
The CDT code has been named as a ______ standard code set - Answers HIPAA
T or F: Claims submitted on HIPAA electronic dental claim forms must use dental procedure codes -
Answers True
Can ANY person/group/organization request a changed in procedure codes? - Answers Yes
How often are codes updated? - Answers Annually
How are code changes classified? - Answers As new codes, deleted codes, or code revisions
12 categories of service = - Answers Diagnostic, Preventive, Restorative, Endodontics, Periodontics,
Prosthodontics (removable), Maxillofacial prosthetics, Implant services, Prosthodontics (fixed), Oral &
maxillofacial surgery, Orthodontics, & Adjunctive general services
Diagnostic code range = - Answers D0100-D0999
Preventive code range = - Answers D1000-D1999
Restorative code range = - Answers D2000-D2999
Endodontics code range = - Answers D3000-D3999
Periodontics code range = - Answers D4000-D4999
Prosthodontics (removable) = - Answers D5000-D5899
Maxillofacial prosthetics code range = - Answers D5900-D5999
Implant services code range = - Answers D6000-D6199
Prosthodontics (fixed) code range = - Answers D6200-D6299
Oral & Maxillofacial surgery code range = - Answers D7000-D7999