As I work through our coding list for DAISY clients and incorporate the changes that the ADA has made to the CDT 2014 code set, I have to work at recalling how the office staff stays informed of the changes that are coming more rapidly to their everyday workflows.The doctors and many office staff that are being relied upon to efficiently run dental practices are trusted to seek out the knowledge of change that impact their daily workflows. And keeping abreast of the changes to CDT coding is one of the most impactful ways that one can impact business success.
Accurate coding leads to quicker reimbursement and clear documentation of services to your patients. It is that simple. And, it is that important.
“The beginning is the most important part of the work.” –Plato
Regardless of what your role is in the office, whether you are a doctor, hygienist, assistant or front office personnel, the beginning begins with you. Take a moment to initiate learning and sharing with your team the new CDT 2014 codes, there are 29 of them, 18 revised codes and 4 deleted codes.
These coding changes will impact your office beginning January 1, 2014. If you haven’t done so, you can go to the ADA catalog and order your CDT 2014 Dental Procedure Codes book and CD, or by clicking the link:
http://catalog.ada.org/productcatalog/2160/Coding/CDT-2014-Dental-Procedure-Codes/J014
The time is now to learn of the changes that are coming your way, and CDT 2014 coding changes are headed right for you. The beginning is the most important part of the work, and making today your beginning is a right click.
