NEW CDT CODE FOR PEDIATRIC-TO-ADULT TRANSITION SERVICES

The AAPD submitted a proposal for the development of a new CDT code for pediatric-to-adult dental care transition. The proposal was presented by Dr. Jim Nickman (AAPD Dental Benefits Consultant) and supported by Dr. Jessica Meeske at the Code Maintenance Committee (CMC) Meeting in March 2026. Feedback indicated that stakeholders were most amenable to a code that was specific to people with disabilities or special health care needs, and that amendment was approved at the meeting.

Effective Jan. 1, 2027, pediatric dentists are strongly encouraged to include the transition code (CDT # is yet to be determined) when offering transition services, and to educate your colleagues – particularly the adult providers to which you are or could be referring – to do so also. 

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