Cracking the Code: Coding Essentials, CDT, and ICD-10

Saturday, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Classroom:  Cira C

Think coding is boring? Think again. CDT and ICD codes are changing faster than a TikTok trend, and if your practice isn't keeping up, you might as well be writing claims in invisible ink.

In the past three years, the CDT has gone through over 175 changes—additions, deletions, and mysterious "what-were-they-thinking" modifications. Meanwhile, ICD-10 is still the new language that many dental practices are pretending to speak fluently. But here's the kicker: medical plans will pay dentists for legitimate treatment... if you know how to tell the story in code they understand.
This laugh-and-learn session takes the confusion out of coding chaos. You'll get the latest CDT and ICD updates, learn how to make your documentation bulletproof, and uncover the secret paths to medical reimbursement glory. The goal? To stop leaving money on the table and start making your codes work for you, not against you.

By the end, you'll be coding smarter, laughing harder, and wondering why no one told you this stuff could actually be fun.

Learning Objectives:
- Laugh while learning (yes, it's allowed—and encouraged).
- Spot where outdated codes are sneakily siphoning your profits.
- Decode the latest CDT and ICD changes without losing your sanity.
- Master the art of maximum legitimate reimbursement—because "close enough" doesn't cash checks.