Dental codes & benefits / TERM EXPLAINED
Current Dental Terminology (CDT)
The ADA's dental procedure coding system used to describe services on claims; code descriptions and revisions change by edition.
A dental practice example
A practice submits a crown under an applicable CDT code.
Why it matters for reimbursement
A valid code does not guarantee coverage, medical necessity or a particular allowed fee.
What to verify
Use the correct code edition and plan policy when comparing rates.
FROM DEFINITION TO DECISION
Turn reimbursement questions into evidence.
PayorMap helps dental groups connect disclosed negotiated rates, provider and network context, and contract details to meaningful benchmarking questions. Coverage and mapping confidence vary by payor and market.