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Current Dental Terminology (CDT) codes are fundamental features of the dental coding profession. They provide consistency in documentation of services performed. Our Dental Coding course expands upon CDT codes by discussing the various categories of service, components of code entries, and how to classify materials used in procedures. We also describe ICD-10-CM codes that are applicable to dentistry and how to review claim rejections and patient benefits.
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Identify components of a dental procedure code entry
- Define categories of service and code series
- Recognize CDT definitions, key concepts, and potential clinical scenarios
- Describe how to use dental procedure codes (CDT) and diagnostic codes (ICD)
- Recall how to classify materials used in procedures
Dental Coding Module 1
Code on Procedures and Nomenclature
- Categories of Service
- Components of a Dental Procedure
- Using the CDT Code
- Classification of Materials
- CDT Code Changes
Dental Coding Module 2
ICD-10-CM Codes Relevant to Dentistry
- Codes Applicable to Dentistry
- Dental Encounters
- Dental Caries
- Disorders of Teeth
- Pathologies
- Trauma and Injuries
- Alphabetic Index to the CDT Code
- Numeric Index to the CDT Code
Dental Coding Module 3
The CDT Code: What It Is and How to Use It
- Categories of Service
- Subcategories
- Components of a CDT Code Entry
- What If There is No Code Describing a Procedure?
- Narratives for “By Report” CDT Codes
- CDT Code Maintenance: Additions, Revisions, and Deletions
- Dental Procedure Codes and Diagnosis Codes
- Dental Procedure Codes vs. Medical Procedure Codes
- Claim Rejection
Dental Coding Module 4
Diagnostic and Preventive
- Key Definitions and Concepts
- Evaluations
- Imaging
- Prophylaxis
- Changes in the Category
- Diagnosis Codes – ICD-10-CM
- Coding Scenarios
- Coding Q&A
Dental Coding Module 5
Restorative and Endodontics
- Key Definitions and Concepts
- Direct and Indirect Restorations
- Explanation of Restorations
- Changes in the Category
- Diagnosis Codes – ICD-10-CM
- Coding Scenarios
- Coding Q&A
Dental Coding Module 6
Periodontics and Prosthodontics, Removable
- Key Definitions and Concepts
- Quadrants
- Recession
- Gingivitis
- Denture Repair
- Changes in the Category
- Diagnosis Codes ICD-10-CM
- Coding Scenarios
- Coding Q&A
Dental Coding Module 7
Maxillofacial Prosthetics and Implant Services
- Key Definitions and Concepts
- Basic Implant
- Implant Post/Body/Fixture
- Implant Prosthesis
- Abutment vs. Retainer
- Changes in the Category
- Diagnosis Codes ICD-10-CM
- Coding Scenarios
- Coding Q&A
Dental Coding Module 8
Prosthodontics, Fixed and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Key Definitions and Concepts
- Changes in the Category
- Diagnosis Codes ICD-10-CM
- Coding Scenarios
- Coronectomy
- Hyperplastic Tissue Excision
- Oroantral Fistula
- Coding Q&A
Dental Coding Module 9
Orthodontics and Adjunctive General Services
- Key Definitions and Concepts
- Changes in the Category
- Diagnosis Codes – ICD-10-CM
- Crowding
- Crossbite
- Medically Necessary Care
- Dental Benefit Coverage
- Managed Care Plans
- Procedure Denials
- Compliance Audits and Utilization Review
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**
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Upon successful completion of this Dental Coding course, students will be prepared, in part, to sit for the American Dental Coders Association Certified Dental Coder (CDC) exam. The CDC exam is open to students with proof of 2 years Dental Billing and Coding experience.
**Certification exams are not included in the cost of the course.**
Internet Connection
- Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections
*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.
Hardware Requirements
- Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
- Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
PC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
- Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player
MAC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
- Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- Apple QuickTime Media Player
