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title: Webinar - CDT Updates 2021 | Dental ClaimSupport
description: CDT procedure codes are reviewed and updated on an annual basis. CDT 2021 is effective for all dates of service beginning January 1, 2021.
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## **CDT 2021 Coding Update**

AGD PACE approved for 1 CE credit

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## CDT 2021 Coding Update

**Course Description:**

CDT procedure codes are reviewed and updated on an annual basis. CDT 2021 is effective for all dates of service beginning January 1, 2021. It is important for the entire dental team to review all CDT changes to ensure compliance and prevent claims processing delays. The deletion or addition of one word in a code nomenclature or descriptor can affect how the code is utilized. Don’t wait until denials are received because a deleted code was submitted, educate your team now. A Q&A session will follow the presentation. 

**Course Objectives:**

After the course attendees will:

1. Have working knowledge of the CDT 2021 New, revised and deleted codes
2. Understand who maintains the CDT and how code changes are determined
3. Gain knowledge of the coding guidelines when selecting the proper code

Earn One (1) CE credit

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**Course Instructor:  Dilaine Gloege**

Dilaine Gloege is a dental practice consultant with a focus on practice administration to improve insurance claims collection. She helps dental billing professionals collect more from dental billing processes through training in dental and medical procedure coding, coordination of benefits, and documentation. She has written and contributed to many professional publications, numerous blog articles and is the author of [*Dental ClaimSupport’s Profitable Guide to Coordination of Benefits for Dentists.*](https://www.dentalclaimsupport.com/dentalcoordinationofbenefits-order)

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**Who would benefit from this course:  **

- **Dentists**

- **Office Manager**

- **Billing and Treatment Coordinators**

- **Front Desk**

- **Insurance Coordinators **

- **Administrators**

- **Scheduling Coordinators**

- **Dental Assistants**

- **Directors of Operations**

- **Practice Administrators**

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**Self Instructed Study: Access to recording and any resources for (1) year. **

**Credit Hours:** One (1)

**AGD Subject Code: **550

**Course created:** Jan 12, 2021

**Course reviewed:** July 5, 2022

**Course expires: July 5, 2024**

**Provider Approval:  #410445 **

**Nationally Recognized (AGD-PACE)**

**Academy of General Dentistry**

**Program approval for Continuing Education**

 

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**Who would benefit from this course:  **

- **Dentists**

- **Office Manager**

- **Billing and Treatment Coordinators**

- **Front Desk**

- **Insurance Coordinators **

- **Administrators**

- **Scheduling Coordinators**

- **Dental Assistants**

- **Directors of Operations**

- **Practice Administrators**

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