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    Current Dental Terminology® (CDT®) Code

    Learn about the Current Dental Terminology® (CDT®) Code system used to accurately document and communicate dental procedures in the healthcare industry.

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    Written By Shelly Cronin (Super Administrator)

    Updated at November 19th, 2025

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    Current Dental Terminology® (CDT®) Code

    Current Dental Terminology® (CDT®) Code

     

    Current Dental Terminology® (CDT®) Code

     

    1. The Current Dental Terminology® (CDT®) code set enables you to accurately record and report dental procedures and services.

    2. You can find the CDT codes under the 'Code Sets' Tab   
     

    3. This add-on works exactly like any other code set in Codify.   
     

    4. You can also search for CDT codes in the search bar   
     

    5. The tool also includes:   
    • Chapter/Section Notes   
    • Definitions of terms from the code's description   
    • ADA Reporting Recommendations   
    • Oral Cavity & Tooth Anatomy Reference.   
     

    6. The Current Dental Terminology® (CDT®) Code Add - On is available for Pro Fee and Complete Coder subscriptions

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    • dentalcode

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