Carestream PracticeWorks Software User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- Carestream
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Carestream PracticeWorks Software User Manual
Installing 2023 CDT Codes
This handout is designed for users of PracticeWorks practice management software v9.x and higher and provides instructions for downloading and installing the 2023 CDT codes.
Important: If you are upgrading PracticeWorks from version 8.x to 10.x or higher, refer to Online Help for instructions on using the Patch Master utility to install the latest CDT code set.
If you are using PracticeWorks v8.x or lower, refer to the job aid Manually Adding CDT Codes in the Carestream Dental Institute.
When the 2023 CDT codes are installed:
- 22 new codes are added to the database.
- 13 codes have revised nomenclature.
- 22 codes have editorial changes.
- 2 codes are removed.
Note: Visit the ADA website (www.ada.org) to find detailed information for the 2023 CDT codes.
- At the end of the year, Practice Works software will prompt you to install the new CDT code set. Click OK.
- The End User License Agreement is displayed. Click the checkbox to accept the agreement, and then click Agree.
- The CDT code set download begins.
- When the new codes are downloaded, they must be installed. From your computer taskbar, click the Windows Start icon.
- From the Start menu, select All Programs > CS Practice Works > Utilities.
- Click Patches.
- Select CDT 2023, Install, and then click Run selected patch.
- An End User License Agreement window is displayed. Click the checkbox to accept the agreement, and then click Agree.
- When the code set installation is complete, a confirmation message displays. Click OK.
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Title: Installing 2023 CDT Codes Hand Out
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