Are you aware of the new ADA dental coding changes for 2020?

Are you aware of the new ADA dental coding changes for 2020?

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    Understanding ADA dental coding changes 2020 helps dental office managers identify the real problem, set clearer expectations, and build a more consistent practice.




    This article originally appeared inhttps://www.dentistryiq.com/front-office/insurance-coding-and-tips/article/14074813/are-you-aware-of-the-new-ada-dental-coding-changes-for-2020
    As of January 1, 2020, the American Dental Association’s procedure code changes went into effect. Here is a list of code changes and updates. Copy this and keep it handy until you become familiar with all of the changes and updates.
    First, out with the old. Here are the deleted codes.
    D1550—Recement or rebond space maintainerD1555—Removal of fixed space maintainerD8691—Repair of orthodontic applianceD8692—Replacement of lost or broken retainerD8693—Recement or rebond fixed retainerD8694—Repair of fixed retainers, includes reattachment
    And in with the new!NewD0419—Assessment of salivary flow by measurementReplacing current code D1550—Recement or rebond space maintainer
    D1551—Recement or rebond bilateral space maintainer, maxillaryD1552—Recement or rebond bilateral space maintainer, mandibularD1553—Recement or rebond unilateral space maintainer, per quadrantReplacing current code D1555—Removal of fixed space maintainer
    D1556—Removal of fixed unilateral space maintainer, per quadrantD1557—Removal of fixed bilateral space maintainer, maxillaryD1558—Removal of fixed bilateral space maintainer, mandibularNew
    D2753—Crown, titanium, or titanium alloysNew
    D5284—Removable unilateral partial denture, one-piece flexible base (including clasps and teeth), per quadrantD5286—Removable unilateral partial denture, one-piece resin (including clasps and teeth), per quadrantNew
    D6082—Implant supported crown, porcelain fused to predominantly base alloysD6083—Implant supported crown, porcelain fused to noble alloysD6084—Implant supported crown, porcelain fused to titanium or titanium alloysD6086—Implant supported crown, predominantly base alloysD6087—Implant supported crown, noble alloysD6088—Implant supported crown, titanium or titanium alloysD6120—Implant supported retainer, porcelain fused to titanium and titanium alloysD6121—Implant supported retainer for metal FPD, predominantly base alloysD6123—Implant supported retainer for metal FPD, titanium and titanium alloysD6195—Abutment supported retainer, porcelain fused to titanium and titanium alloysD6243—Pontic, porcelain fused to titanium and titanium alloysNew
    D6753—Retainer crown, porcelain fused to titanium and titanium alloysD6784—Retainer crown 3/4, titanium and titanium alloysNew
    D7922—Placement of intrasocket biological dressing to aid in hemostasis or clot stabilization, per siteReplacing current code D8691, repair of orthodontic appliance
    D8696—Repair of orthodontic appliance, maxillaryD8697—Repair of orthodontic appliance, mandibularReplacing current code D8693 recement or rebond fixed retainer
    D8698—Recement or rebond fixed retainer, maxillaryD8699—Recement or rebond fixed retainer, mandibularReplacing current code D8694 repair of fixed retainer
    D8701—Repair of fixed retainer, includes reattachment, maxillaryD8702—Repair of fixed retainer, includes reattachment, mandibularRevised current code D8692, replace lost or broken retainer
    D8703—Replacement of lost or broken retainer, maxillaryD8704—Replacement of lost or broken retainer, mandibularNew
    D9997—Dental case management, patients with special health-care needs
    Kyle L. Summerford is a nationally recognized practice management guru, author, and lecturer. He is founder and president of Summerford Solutions Inc., and cofounder of Elite Dental Claims. Kyle also serves as editorial director of Dental Office Manager Digest e-newsletter. He lectures extensively to dentists and their staff on topics such as insurance coding and billing and useful practice management tips. Contact him at kylelsummerford@gmail.com.4270

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