Annual changes to CDT codes
Q1 Word of Mouth newsletter 2024
The American Dental Association (ADA) releases new and updated Current Dental Terminology (CDT) codes annually. We review the codes, determine which codes will be covered under our standard Dental Preferred Provider Organization (DPPO) plans and retire deleted codes. We use this information to update our systems, products and fee schedules to maintain compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Understanding the charts
The following chart will help you and your staff efficiently serve your patients and includes the following information:
- New and retired CDT codes for 2024
- 2024 CDT codes should be used for services provided from Jan. 1, 2024 – Dec. 31, 2024
- The reference columns in the codes added in the 2024 chart display:
- Limitation
- DDS review requirements
- Price reference
Fee factor percentage calculated from an existing CDT code and applied to the 2024 code
2024 CDT codes crosswalk |
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Codes added and/or covered in 20241 |
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| CDT code | Nomenclature | Covered under standard plans | Coverage reference (cover if DXXXX is covered) | Limitation reference code | DDS review reference code | Price reference code | Fee factor to reference code |
| D0396 | 3D printing of a 3D dental surface scan | Not covered under standard UnitedHealthcare plans | |||||
| D1301 | Immunization counseling | Not covered under standard UnitedHealthcare plans | |||||
| D2976 | Band stabilization – per tooth | Not covered under standard UnitedHealthcare plans | |||||
| D2989 | Excavation of a tooth resulting in the determination of non-restorability | Not covered under standard UnitedHealthcare plans | |||||
| D2991 | Application of hydroxyapatite regeneration medicament – per tooth | Not covered under standard UnitedHealthcare plans | |||||
| D6089 | Accessing and retorquing loose implant screw - per screw | Y | D6096 | D2920 | D6197 | D6096 | 30% |
| D7284 | Excisional biopsy of minor salivary glands | Not covered under standard UnitedHealthcare plans | |||||
| D7939 | Indexing for osteotomy using dynamic robotic-assisted or dynamic navigation | Not covered under standard UnitedHealthcare plans | |||||
| D9938 | Fabrication of a custom removable clear plastic temporary aesthetic appliance | Not covered under standard UnitedHealthcare plans | |||||
| D9939 | Placement of a custom removable clear plastic temporary aesthetic appliance | Not covered under standard UnitedHealthcare plans | |||||
| D9954 | Fabrication and delivery of oral appliance therapy (OAT) morning repositioning device | Not covered under standard UnitedHealthcare plans | |||||
| D9955 | Oral appliance therapy (OAT) titration visit | Not covered under standard UnitedHealthcare plans | |||||
| D9956 | Administration of home sleep apnea test | Not covered under standard UnitedHealthcare plans | |||||
| D9957 | Screening for sleep-related breathing disorders | Not covered under standard UnitedHealthcare plans | |||||
| 1New CDT code is covered ONLY if reference code is covered under the member’s plan. | |||||||
| Codes retired in 2023 |
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| NONE |