The Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (the Code) is a living document that undergoes periodic changes to reflect new technology or to further clarify procedure code nomenclature or descriptions. Since 1990 the Code has been published in manuals titled Current Dental Terminology and the 11th version (“CDT-2005”) will become effective January 1, 2005. The purpose of this workshop, designed for dentists and their staff, is to identify the recent changes that have been made and explain the reasons for these changes and their effects. This workshop will develop and refine your knowledge and understanding of the Code, and your coding skills.

“Keys to the Code: Unlocking the Doors to CDT-2005” covers a number of related topics, including

• The Code’s history, structure and revision process
• A detailed review of changes within each of the twelve categories of service
• Appropriate use of new and revised dental procedure codes
• Using the Code on dental claim submission through coding scenarios

Presented by: This workshop has been prepared by the ADA’s Council on Dental Benefit Programs (CDBP) and is offered through the Council on Dental Practice. This workshop is presented by an experienced member of the CDBP’s Subcommittee on the Code.

Notes: Workshop participants are encouraged to bring their copy of the CDT-2005 manual with them. Copies of the manual are available from the American Dental Association’s catalogue sales area which can be reached by telephone at 800-947-4746 or on-line at www.adacatalog.org

back