[1][2][3] Prior to 2010 many of the codes were published by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as HCPCS D-codes under arrangement with the ADA.
[citation needed] For the year 2013, the ADA began publishing the CDT codes on an annual basis.
In addition, payment to dental professionals is based on the CDT code(s) reported on the ADA Claim Form, so using the most current codes helps to maximize reimbursement and minimize audit liability.
[6] In the near future, dental professionals will be required to use diagnosis codes in support of the procedures and services they provide.
In addition to ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM there are other dental diagnostic coding systems under consideration, including SNODENT and EZCODES.