The Current Dental Terminology (CDT) for 2025 will include new codes, revisions, deletions, and editorial changes. The changes will go into effect on January 1, 2025. Some of the changes include:  The American Dental Association (ADA) is the official source for CDT. The ADA’s CDT 2025 publication can help ensure patient records are correct and maximize reimbursement.

The CDT 2024 introduces new codes, emphasizing the dynamic nature of the dental field. Simultaneously, existing codes have undergone revisions to align with the evolving landscape of dental practices. It’s important to note that despite these changes, no procedure codes have been removed this year. New CDT 2024 Dental Procedure Codes: DPPO and DHMO The […]

The American Medical Association (AMA) recently announced the updates included in the CPT 2025 code set. These updates include 270 new codes, 112 deletions, and 38 revisions. The AMA said the changes were issued in reaction to emerging “medical innovations, new technologies, and cutting-edge procedures.” “The CPT code set is the foundation for the efficient and effective […]

• • Radiology Section: One new code was added to report non-invasive estimate of coronary fractional flow reserve (FFR). Four new codes were added to report diagnostic intraoperative ultrasound services. 

Codes in this section relate to a radiographic survey of the whole mouth intended to display the crowns and roots of all teeth, periapical areas, interproximal areas, and alveolar bone including edentulous areas. The nomenclature and descriptors of four “intraoral – comprehensive series…” procedure codes have been revised. A key change is that the word […]