b'FOR YOUR PRACTICEAsk the Coding CoachFollowing is a brief summary of changes to the CDT codes that took effect January 1, 2022. There were 16 additions, 14 revisions to existing codes, and 6 code deletions. In addition, 10 editorial changes were made. D4320 provisional splinting - intracoronal and D4321 provisional splinting - extracoronal were deleted. Theywere replaced by two new codes:D4322 splintintra-coronal; natural teeth orprosthetic crowns Additional procedure that physically links individual teeth or prosthetic crowns to provide stabilization and additional strength.D4323 splintextra-coronal; natural teeth orprosthetic crowns Additional procedure that physically links individual teeth or prosthetic crowns to provide stabilization and additional strength.The rationale behind these changes was twofold. First, the new code specifically states that the splint can be used for bothThe second revision is:natural teeth and crowns. It also eliminated the term interim since splinting can be a long-term or permanent treatment, ifD4276 combined connective tissue and pedicle graft,needed. The new codes better describe the procedure. per tooth This change was necessary since only a double pedicle graft was Two revisions were made, both submitted by the AAP. The firstincluded in the previous version of the code. The change allows the revision is: code to be used for any type of pedicle graft performed.D4265 biologic materials to aid soft and osseous tissueNew codes outside the periodontal category that might be used by regeneration, per siteperiodontists include the following:Previously, no indication was present as to the number of teethD6012 remove interim implant componentor areas that would be included when applying biologics during surgery. By adding per site to the code, the number of timesD9912 pre-visit patient screeningthis code should be used if treating more than one area isD9947 custom sleep apnea appliance fabrication and defined. Remember that site has a specific definition in CDT,placementwhich is: D9948 adjustment of custom sleep apnea appliance If two contiguous teeth have areas of soft tissue recession,D9949 repair of custom sleep apnea appliance Follow the AAP on social media!each tooth is a single site If two contiguous teeth have adjacent but separate osseousAmong the revisions that could be included in periodontal treatment defects, each defect is a single site are the following codes: If two contiguous teeth have a communicating interproximalD1354 application of caries arresting medicamentper toothdefect, it should be considered a single site D6012 surgical placement of interim implant body forAll non-communicating osseous defects are a single site transitional prosthesis: endosteal implant All edentulous non-contiguous tooth positions are a single site D6051 interim implant abutment placement @amer_acad_perio Up to two contiguous edentulous tooth positions may beD6100 surgical removal of implant bodyconsidered a single site D9613 infiltration of sustained release therapeutic drug,per quadrantInterested in hosting an AAP Instagram Takeover?AAP Periospectives| 20 Email Maggie Matamoros, marketing manager, at maggie@perio.org for more information.'