
When most of us think of medical coders, we think of those who use online databases such as those at Find-A-Code.com for hcpcs code or to search for CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes to translate patient files before they can be sent to billing. But coders are also necessary for dental practices, where their skills can be utilized to find the necessary CDT (Current Dental Terminology) codes for billing.
What are CDT Codes?
CDT codes are similar to CPT codes, but they cover dentistry and oral health. The codes are alphanumeric, and all begin with the letter ‘D’, followed by …
