The ADA’S Enhanced CDT Task Force is seeking comment from the entire dental community on the proposed framework of dental procedure code modifiers, which would complement — not replace — the CDT Code’s current “Dxxxx” format. The next Enhanced CDT public comment session will be on Feb. 28 from 5:00-5:30 PM Pacific Time.

The ongoing project’s goal is to review and enhance the Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature‚ often called the CDT Code, so that it better serves current and evolving needs for robust patient records and accurate claim submissions, said Jessica Stilley-Mallah, D.M.D., chair of the ADA Council on Dental Benefit Programs.

ADA staff has been working closely with subject matter experts with backgrounds in general dentistry, dental specialties and dental research to develop the draft set of modifiers, said Stacey Gardner, D.M.D., vice chair of the Council on Dental Benefit Programs and chair of the task force. 

Descriptions, examples, and completed sections of the Enhanced CDT Modifiers are now available to view in both Excel spreadsheet and PDF format. Click below to download.

• Enhanced CDT Modifiers (EXCEL): If viewing in Excel format, make sure to begin by reading the first tab titled “READ FIRST_Description_Examples”. Tab selection is found at the bottom of the page.
• Enhanced CDT Modifiers (PDF)

These documents will be updated as additional content is completed and will include revisions based on feedback received.

Virtual Q&A | Tuesday, Feb. 28

ADA staff will be available to answer questions about the modifier architecture during a virtual open Q&A session on Tuesday, Feb. 28 from 5:00-5:30 PM Pacific Time. To join the Q&A, visit this link at 5:00 PM on Feb. 28.