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Annual Current Dental Terminology code changes

Q1 Word of Mouth newsletter 2025

The American Dental Association (ADA) releases new and updated Current Dental Terminology (CDT) codes annually. We review the codes, determine which codes will be covered under our standard Dental Preferred Provider Organization (DPPO) plans and retire deleted codes. This information is used to update our system, products and fee schedules to maintain compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

 

Understanding the charts

The following charts will help you and your staff efficiently serve your patients. 

  • New and retired CDT codes for 2025
  • 2025 CDT codes should be used for services provided from Jan. 1, 2025 – Dec. 31, 2025 
  • The reference columns in the codes added in 2025 chart display:
    • Limitation
    • DDS review requirements
    • Price reference
    • Fee factor percentage calculated from an existing CDT code and applied to the 2025 code

2025 CDT codes crosswalk terminology – Codes added and/or covered in 20251

CDT code Nomenclature Covered under standard plans Coverage reference (cover if DXXXX is covered)  Limitation reference code  DDS review reference code  Price reference code  Fee factor to reference code 
D2956  Removal of an indirect restoration on a natural tooth  N NOT COVERED UNDER STANDARD PLANS 
D6180 Implant maintenance procedures when a full-arch fixed-hybrid prosthesis is not removed, including cleansing of prosthesis and abutments Y D6080 D6089 D6089 D6080 33%
D6193 Replacement of an implant screw Y D6096 D6089 D6089 D6096 100% 
D7252 Partial extraction for immediate implant placement  N NOT COVERED UNDER STANDARD PLANS
D7259 Nerve dissection  N NOT COVERED UNDER STANDARD PLANS
D8091 Comprehensive orthodontic treatment with orthognathic surgery  Y D8090 D8090 D8090 D8090 100%
D8671 Periodic orthodontic treatment visit associated with orthognathic surgery Y D8670 D8670 D8670 D8670 100%
D9913 Administration of neuromodulators N NOT COVERED UNDER STANDARD PLANS
D9914 Administration of dermal fillers N NOT COVERED UNDER STANDARD PLANS
D9959 Unspecified sleep apnea services procedure, by report N NOT COVERED UNDER STANDARD PLANS

Codes retired in 2025

D2941 – Interim therapeutic restoration – primary dentition

D6095 – Repair implant abutment, by report

 ¹ New CDT code is covered ONLY if reference code is covered under the member’s plan.