Beginning January 2007, HIPAA requires dentists to use CDT-2007 (CDT-7) codes to represent dental procedures performed after January 1, 2007. Specifically, HIPAA requires all prcocedures for electronic claim submissions to use the code set that is current for the date of service.

You may have questions as to how this CDT-7 update will affect you and your practice. Dentrix has a plan to help you smoothly navigate the CDT code changes:

eClaims Customers
If you are using eClaims, our industry-leading electronic claims service, you have nothing to worry about. eClaims will always map older codes to the new code set when necessary for compliant submission of your claims. We encourage you to consider our eClaims offering if you are not currently using this service. Read more about eClaims or call 1-800-DENTRIX.

Dentrix Customers with an active Customer Service Plan

• If you are a Dentrix customer on a customer service plan, a utility will be made available during the second week of January that will automatically update your software with the CDT-7 codes and the new claim form. The cost of the utility is free for customers on a customer service plan. The utility will work with DENTRIX 11 and DENTRIX G2 only. If you are running a previous version, you will need to upgrade before using this utility.
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• Alternatively, you may order the CDT-7 code update utility on CD by calling Dentrix Sales at 1-800-DENTRIX. The price of the CD is $14.95, which covers the cost of 2-day shipping and handling.

Dentrix Customers not on an active Customer Service Plan

• If you are a Dentrix customer not on an active customer service plan, you can order the CDT-7 code update utility on CD for $59.95. The utility will automatically update your software with the CDT-7 codes and the new claim form. You can order the CD by calling Dentrix Sales at 1-800-DENTRIX. For more information regarding Dentrix Customer Service Plans,
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• Alternatively, you can update the codes in your system by contacting the ADA and purchasing the CDT-2007 code book (a CD is also available) and manually entering the changes to the CDT codes into your system. If you need help, please feel free to contact Dentrix at 1-800-DENTRIX for a FAQ sheet that explains how to make these changes to your system. The FAQ sheet will not include the codes you need, just the instructions on how to update them.