Dental coding with Kyle: 2019 coding changes
Dental coding with Kyle: 2019 coding changes
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With the arrival of the New Year comes the arrival of new CDT code changes.
Here’s a quick reference to show you what’s changing in 2019.
Here are the new CDT 2019 codes, effective January 1, 2019.
D0412: Blood glucose level test—In-office using a glucose meter
D1516: Space maintainer—Fixed – bilateral, maxillary
D1517: Space maintainer—Fixed – bilateral, mandibular
D1526: Space maintainer—Removable – bilateral, maxillary
D1527: Space maintainer—Removable – bilateral, mandibular
D5282: Removable unilateral partial denture—One-piece cast metal, including clasps and teeth
D5283: Removable unilateral partial denture—One-piece cast metal, including clasps and teeth, mandibular
D5281, D5876: Add metal substructure to acrylic full denture, per arch
D9130: Temporomandibular joint dysfunction—Non-invasive physical therapies
D9613: Infiltration of sustained release therapeutic drug—Single or multiple sites
D9944: Occlusal guard—Hard appliance, full arch
D9946: Occlusal guard—Hard appliance, partial arch
D9990: Certified translation or sign-language services per visit
Here are the existing CDT codes that are being deleted, effective January 1, 2019.
D1515: Space maintainer—Fixed – bilateral
D1525: Space maintainer—Removable – bilateral
D5281: Removable unilateral partial denture—One-piece cast metal, including clasps and teeth
D9940: Occlusal guard, by report
Don’t forget to update your practice management software for the New Year.
Happy coding!
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