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Recommendations for Dental Vocabulary Adoption in Meaningful Use Stage 2

The Vocabulary Task Force, led by Jamie Ferguson and Betsy Humphreys, addresses the need for standardized dental vocabulary within Meaningful Use Stage 2 (MU2). The task force highlights concerns about dental decay in children and the importance of Primary Caries Prevention interventions provided by dental professionals. A letter from NCVHS emphasized stakeholder representation and maintenance processes of Current Dental Terminology (CDT), which has been endorsed for use in certified EHR technology. The task force recommends immediate adoption of CDT to improve dental health documentation and support in MU2.

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Recommendations for Dental Vocabulary Adoption in Meaningful Use Stage 2

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  1. Vocabulary Task ForceDental Vocabulary Recommendation Jamie Ferguson, Chair VTF Betsy Humphreys, Co- Chair VTF December 19, 2012 Vocabulary Task Force

  2. Two CQMs in MU2 require dental vocabulary beyond SNODENT • Children who have dental decay or cavities (Pediatric) • Primary Caries Prevention Intervention Offered by Primary Care Providers including Dentists • NCVHS letter of 09/12 cited testimony with concerns about stakeholder representation and maintenance processes of Current Dental Terminology (CDT), a HIPAA mandated code set. NCVHS subsequently determined the issue is managedappropriately and it fully supports adoption of CDT for CEHRT and MU. • HITSC Vocabulary Task Force considered these issues in meetings with representatives of the American Dental Association, NIST, and NCVHS. The WG recommends: Current Dental Terminology (CDT) immediately should be adopted as a standard vocabulary for certified EHR technology to support Meaningful Use stage 2. Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology Dental Vocabulary in MU2

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