2024 CDT Code Changes = New, Revised, Deleted and Editorial Revisions of the CDT from the ADA

Estela Vargas, CRDH, CEO Remote Sourcing

D0396 (New)3D Printing of a 3D Dental Surface Scan To obtain a physical model

D1301 (New) Immunization Counseling

A review of a patient’s vaccine and medical history, and discussion of the vaccine benefits, risks, and consequences of not getting the vaccine

D2335 (Revised) Resin-based composite-four or more surfaces (anterior)

D2976 (New) Band Stabilization-per tooth

A band, typically cemented around a molar tooth after a multi-surface restoration is placed, to add support and resistance to fracture until a patient is ready for the full cuspal coverage restoration

D2989 (New) Excavation of a tooth resulting in the determination of non-restorability

D2991(New) Application of Hydroxyapatite Regeneration Medicament-per tooth

Preparation of tooth surfaces and topical application of a scaffold to guide hydroxyapatite regeneration

D5876 (Revised) Add metal substructure to acrylic full denture (per arch)

Use of metal substructure in removable complete dentures without a framework

D6089 (New) Accessing and retorquing loose implant screw-per screw

D7284 (New) Excisional biopsy of minor salivary glands

D7939 (New) Indexing for osteotomy using dynamic robotic assisted or dynamic navigation

A guide is stabilized to the teeth and/or the bone to allow for virtual guidance of osteotomy

D9938 (New) Fabrication of a custom removable clear plastic temporary aesthetic appliance

D9939 (New) Placement of a custom removable clear plastic temporary aesthetic appliance

D9954 (New) Fabrication and delivery of oral appliance therapy (OAT) morning repositioning device

Device for use immediately after removing a mandibular advancement device to aid in relieving muscle jaw pain and occlusal changes

D9955 (New) Oral appliance therapy (OAT) Titration Visit

Post delivery visit for titration of a mandibular advancement device and to subsequently evaluate the patients response to treatment, integrity of the device, and management of side effects

D9956 (New) Administration of Home Sleep Apnea Test

Sleep apnea test, for patients who are at risk for sleep related breathing disorders and appropriate candidates, as allowed by applicable laws.  Also, to help the dentist in defining the optimal position of the mandible

D9957 (New) Screening for Sleep Related Breathing Disorders

Screening activities performed alone or in conjunction with another evaluation to identify signs and symptoms of sleep-related breathing disorders.

Note: Sleep Apnea Services is a new category and the following codes are no longer listed under Adjunctive General Services/Misc Services: D9947, D9948, D9953, D9956, D9957