Multi codes allow you to post multiple procedure codes at one time. This will save you tons of time when charting and treatment planning. This tutorial will walk you through how to setup and use multi codes in Dentrix.
How to Setup a New Multi Code in Dentrix
To add a new multi code to Dentrix:
- Go to the Office Manager
- Click Maintenance > then Practice Setup > then Multi Code Setup. This will open the Multi Code Setup box.
- From here, click New. This will open the Multi Code Editor box.
- Enter a description, a multi code (3 digits) and an abbreviated description.
- You can enter an appointment type and procedure time, or just leave these as default.
- To add a procedure, click Add.
- Add in all procedure codes that go together (example: crown, build up and seat crown)
- Click OK at the bottom of the box to save.
How to Use Multi Codes in Dentrix
Multi codes can be used for many procedures. This will save you a lot of time in treatment planning. Any procedure you do that has multiple codes or multiple appointments, can and should be set as a multi code.
Personally, I set a multi code for any procedure that has multiple steps. Even delivery appointments I set to be included.
I set my multi codes to a procedure button to make charting and treatment planning quick and easy. (Learn about procedure buttons here)
Below is a full list of the Dentrix multi codes I use most often.
Dentrix Multi Codes
These are the Dentrix multi codes I use in practice. I find it to be a pretty complete list of procedures completed in general dentistry. Codes that do not begin with “D” are not official CDT codes, they are in office “dummy” codes we have set up. We use these to denote that an appointment is needed but it doesn’t typically have a fee associated with it.
All on 4 - Maxillary
- D6010: Surgical placement of implant – endosteal
- D6057: Custom Abutment
- D6119: implant supported interim denture (maxillary)
- D6055: connecting bar
- D6114: implant/abutment supported denture (maxillary)
- bite-reg: bite registration
- try-in: try in
- seatd: seat denture
All on 4 - Mandibular
- D6010: Surgical placement of implant – endosteal
- D6057: Custom Abutment
- D6118: implant supported interim denture (mandibular)
- D6055: connecting bar
- D6115: implant/abutment supported denture (mandibular)
- bite-reg: bite registration
- try-in: try in
- seatd: seat denture
Bone Graft
- D7953: bone replacement graft
- D4267: guided tissue regeneration
Bridge
*For a bridge you need to change “type” from standard to bridge.
- Pontic procedure code: D6245
- Retainer Code: D6740
Crown
- D2740: crown – porcelain/ceramic
- D2950: core buildup
- seatc: seat crown
Gingivitis Scaling
- D4346: scaling in the presence of gingival inflammation
- D1110: Prophy
- D1206: Fluoride Varnish
Implant
- D6010: surgical placement implant – endosteal
- D6057: custom abutment
- D6058: abutment supported porc/ceramic crown
Limited Exam
- D0140: limited oral evaluation
- D0220: Periapical radiograph
- D0270: 1 Bitewing
Comprehensive Exam
- D0150: Comprehensive oral evaluation
- D0210: Full mouth series radiographs
- OCS: Oral Cancer Screening
- perio-chart: Periodontal charting
Full Arch Denture - Maxillary
- D5120: Complete denture – maxillary
- bite-reg: Bite registration
- try-in: Try in denture
- seatd: Seat denture
Full Arch Denture - Mandibular
- D5110: Complete denture – mandibular
- bite-reg: Bite registration
- try-in: Try in denture
- seatd: Seat denture
Immediate Denture - Maxillary
- D5130: Immediate denture – maxillary
- bite-reg: Bite registration
- try-in: Try in denture
- seatd: Seat denture
Immediate Denture - Mandibular
- D5140: Immediate denture – mandibular
- bite-reg: Bite registration
- try-in: Try in denture
- seatd: Seat denture
Partial Denture - Maxillary
- D5213: Maxillary Partial Denture – cast metal with resin
- bite-reg: Bite registration
- try-in: Try in partial denture
- seatd: seat denture
Partial Denture - Mandibular
- D5214: Mandibular Partial Denture – cast metal with resin
- bite-reg: Bite registration
- try-in: Try in partial denture
- seatd: seat denture
Occlusal Guard
- D9944: Occlusal guard – hard
- delOG: Deliver occlusal guard
Ortho (invisalign)
- D0330: Panoramic radiograph
- D0350: 2D oral/facial photos
- D8090: Comprehensive orthodontic treatment – adult
Scaling & Root Planing (1-3 teeth)
- D4342: Periodontal scaling and root planing (1-3 teeth per quadrant)
- reeval: Periodontal re-evaluation
- D4910: Periodontal maintenance
Scaling & Root Planing (4+ teeth)
- D4341: Periodontal scaling and root planing (4+ teeth per quadrant)
- reeval: Periodontal re-evaluation
- D4910: Periodontal maintenance
Veneer
- D0470: Diagnostic casts (mock up)
- D2962: Labial veneer, porcelain laminate – lab
- seatv: Seat veneer
Zoom In Office Whitening
- D9975: External bleaching for home application, per arch
- zoom: Zoom in office whitening treatment
- delbtray: Deliver whitening trays
Custom Whitening Trays
- D9975: External bleaching for home application, per arch
- delbtray: Deliver whitening trays
