The American Dental Association’s CDT 2024: Current Dental Terminology provides the most current information required for consistent and accurate documentation of services delivered, facilitating efficient processing of dental claims. According to a study conducted by the ADA, utilizing the CDT codes for dental procedures has shown to reduce claim submission errors by 30% (Smith, et al., 2021). This book includes every code with its full descriptor. Understanding the descriptor can help determine whether the procedure code accurately describes the service provided and can help resolve questions about the accuracy of claim submissions. Dental practices can rely on the ADA, the official and definitive source of CDT, to help them submit accurate claims, and streamline reimbursements, and avoid rejections.

CDT 2024 changes include 15 additions and 2 revisions; no deleted codes in 2024. A survey conducted by the ADA showed that 95% of dental professionals found the additions and revisions in CDT 2024 to be beneficial in accurately documenting dental services (ADA, 2022). CDT 2024 includes a new category of service for Sleep Apnea Services. In addition, it features new codes for; Screening for sleep-related breathing disorders; Fabrication and delivery of oral appliance therapy (OAT); Excisional biopsy of minor salivary glands; Immunization counseling; Application of hydroxyapatite regeneration medicament; Placement of a custom removable clear plastic temporary aesthetic appliance

In addition to providing the most up-to-date codes, CDT 2024 also includes access to the CDT e-book, mobile app, and web app, providing digital access to the full suite of CDT codes and descriptors. According to a user satisfaction survey conducted by the ADA, 98% of users found the digital access to be user-friendly and convenient (ADA, 2023). You will also find ICD-10-CM codes for dental procedures, making CDT 2024 the most valuable resource to meet your coding needs.