CDT 2026 Coding Companion (eBook)

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Section 1. The CDT Code: What It Is and How to Use It

Section 2. Using the CDT Code: Definitions and Key Concepts, Clinical Coding Scenarios, and Coding Q&A

Chapter 1: Diagnostic

Chapter 2: Preventive

Chapter 3: Restorative

Chapter 4: Endodontics

Chapter 5: Periodontics

Chapter 6: Prosthodontics, removable

Chapter 7: Maxillofacial Prosthetics

Chapter 8: Implant Services

Chapter 9: Prosthodontics, fixed

Chapter 10: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Chapter 11: Orthodontics

Chapter 12: Adjunctive General Services

Chapter 13: Sleep Related Breathing Disorders and Airway Management Services

Chapter 14: Dental Benefits: What Every Dentist Should Know

Section 3. Appendices 1-5

Appendix 1: Introduction to Medical Claim Form Completion

Appendix 2: CDT Code to ICD (Diagnosis) Code Crosswalk (online only)

Appendix 3: ADA Guide to Dental Procedures Reported with Area of the Oral Cavity or Tooth Anatomy (or Both) (online only)

Appendix 4: CDT and ICD-10-CM Coding Recommendations for Smoking Cessation (online only)

Appendix 5: Understanding and Procedure Coding for Patients with Special Health Care Needs (online only)