CDT- 2007 Update

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 procedures 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. Easy Dental 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 1-800-824-6375.

Easy Dental Customers with an active Annual Support and Upgrade Plan

• If you are an Easy Dental customer on an Annual Support and Upgrade Plan (ASUP), 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 an ASUP. The utility will work with Easy Dental 2005 and Easy Dental 2007 only. If you are running a previous version, you will need to upgrade before using this utility. Click here to download the CDT-7 utility.
  
  
• Alternatively, you may order the CDT-7 code update utility on CD by calling Easy Dental Sales at 1-800-824-6375. The price of the CD is $14.95, which covers the cost of 2-day shipping and handling.
  

Easy Dental Customers not on an active Annual Support and Upgrade Plan

• If you are an Easy Dental customer not on an active Annual Support and Upgrade Plan (ASUP), 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 Easy Dental Sales at 1-800-824-6375. For more information regarding Easy Dental Customer Service Plans, click here.
  
  
• 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 Easy Dental at 1-800-593-2814 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.