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Learn about the recommendations made by the Vocabulary Task Force regarding dental vocabulary for Meaningful Use Stage 2. Understand the importance of using Current Dental Terminology (CDT) in certified EHR technology to support pediatric care and caries prevention interventions offered by primary care providers. Discover the key issues discussed with stakeholders and the support for adopting CDT.
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Vocabulary Task ForceDental Vocabulary Recommendation Jamie Ferguson, Chair VTF Betsy Humphreys, Co- Chair VTF December 19, 2012 Vocabulary Task Force
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