2023 CDT Code Release
- Sarah Beth Herman
- 15 nov 2022
- 2 Min. de lectura
New Codes are released for 2023 and many are commonly verified codes on insurance breakdown of benefits. Read below carefully and talk with your team about your game plan for 2023 with insurance verifications. Specifically, diagnostic and periodontics. A couple of codes are in use NOW and the rest will be active as of January 1, 2023.
The American Dental Association's Code Maintenance Committee approved updates to six CDT code categories during its meeting.
Ten things to know:
1. The committee approved the addition of 29 new codes, 14 revisions, and two deletions.
2. The updates cover seven COVID-19 vaccination codes, six diagnostic imaging codes, and codes for the administration of human papillomavirus vaccines.
3. This is the first time a code has been established for the administration of the HPV vaccine.
4. The committee established six diagnostic imaging codes for tomosynthesis, bitewings, and periapicals.
5. Six procedure codes were approved for guided tissue regeneration.
6. There are four new codes to document 3D dental and facial surface scanning procedures.
7. Revisions were made to nomenclatures or descriptors of several codes for periodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, and adjunctive general services.
8. L. King Scott, DDS, chair of the Code Maintenance Committee, said two revisions to the D0210 and D4355 procedure codes will be published before CDT 2023 is effective.
9. The new COVID-19 vaccination codes are effective immediately.
10. The other CDT code updates will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2023.
Revisions: Diagnostic
D3333 internal root repair of perforation defects
Revisions: Endodontics
D3333 internal root repair of perforation defects
Revisions: Periodontics
D4240 gingival flap procedure, including root planing – four or more contiguous teeth or tooth bound spaces per quadrant
D4241 gingival flap procedure, including root planing – one to three contiguous teeth or tooth bound spaces per quadrant
D4266 guided tissue regeneration, natural teeth – resorbable barrier, per site
D4267 guided tissue regeneration, natural teeth – non-resorbable barrier, per site (includes membrane removal)
D4355 full mouth debridement to enable a comprehensive oral periodontal evaluation and diagnosis on a subsequent visit
D4921 gingival irrigation with a medicinal agent – per quadrant
Revisions: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
D7251 coronectomy – intentional partial tooth removal, impacted teeth only
Revisions: Orthodontics
D8000–D8999
Revisions: Adjunctive General Services
D9110 palliative (emergency) treatment of dental pain – minor procedure – per visit
D9450 case presentation, subsequent to detailed and extensive treatment planning
Additions: Diagnostic
D0372 intraoral tomosynthesis – comprehensive series of radiographic images
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.
D0373 intraoral tomosynthesis – bitewing radiographic image
D0374 intraoral tomosynthesis – periapical radiographic image
D0387 intraoral tomosynthesis – comprehensive series of radiographic images – image capture only
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.
D0388 intraoral tomosynthesis – bitewing radiographic image – image capture only
D0389 intraoral tomosynthesis – periapical radiographic image – image capture only
D0801 3D dental surface scan – direct
D0802 3D dental surface scan – indirect
A surface scan of a diagnostic cast.
D0803 3D facial surface scan – direct,
D0804 3D facial surface scan – indirect
A surface scan of constructed facial features.
Additions: Preventive
D1781 vaccine administration – human papillomavirus – Dose 1
Gardasil 9 0.5mL intramuscular vaccine injection.
D1782 vaccine administration – human papillomavirus – Dose 2
Gardasil 9 0.5mL intramuscular vaccine injection.
D1783 vaccine administration – human papillomavirus – Dose 3
Gardasil 9 0.5mL intramuscular vaccine injection.
Additions: Periodontics
D4286 removal of non-resorbable barrier
Additions: Implant Services
D6105 removal of implant body not requiring bone removal or flap elevation
D6106 guided tissue regeneration – resorbable barrier, per implant
This procedure does not include flap entry and closure, or, when indicated, wound debridement, osseous contouring, bone replacement grafts, and placement of biologic materials to aid in osseous regeneration. This procedure is used for peri-implant defects and during implant placement.
D6107 guided tissue regeneration – non-resorbable barrier, per implant
This procedure does not include flap entry and closure, or, when indicated, wound debridement, osseous contouring, bone replacement grafts, and placement of biologic materials to aid in osseous regeneration. This procedure is used for peri-implant defects and during implant placement.
D6197 replacement of restorative material used to close an access opening of a screw-retained implant supported prosthesis, per implant
Additions: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
D7509 marsupialization of odontogenic cyst
Surgical decompression of a large cystic lesion by creating a long-term open pocket or pouch.
D7956 guided tissue regeneration, edentulous area – resorbable barrier, per site
This procedure does not include flap entry and closure, or, when indicated, wound debridement, osseous contouring, bone replacement grafts, and placement of biologic materials to aid in osseous regeneration. This procedure may be used for ridge augmentation, sinus lift procedures, and after tooth extraction.
D7957 guided tissue regeneration, edentulous area – non-resorbable barrier, per site
This procedure does not include flap entry and closure, or, when indicated, wound debridement, osseous contouring, bone replacement grafts, and placement of biologic materials to aid in osseous regeneration. This procedure may be used for ridge augmentation, sinus lift procedures, and after tooth extraction.
Additions: Adjunctive General Services
D9953 reline custom sleep apnea appliance (indirect)
Resurface dentition side of appliance with new soft or hard base material as required to restore original form and function.
Deletions
D0351 3D photographic image
D0704 3D Photographic image - image capture only
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This is great
very interesting topic, I always saw the codes. It's good to learn a new thing or two every day.
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