D-codes

Previously HCPCS Level II has contained a set of codes which a high-order value of "D" to identify some dental procedures. The final HIPAA transactions and code sets rule states that these D-codes will be dropped from the HCPCS, and that, under HIPAA, CDT codes will be used to identify all dental procedures.

Definition reproduced with permission of FOX Systems Inc. and HIPAA Consulting.

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