Cigna Dental Care® and DPPO summary
The American Dental Association® (ADA) released its Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature for 2026 (CDT 2026). Please use these codes for all procedures performed on or after January 1, 2026. As in previous releases, some new codes have been added, while other existing codes have been deleted. Please note that not all CDT codes are covered by dental plans administered by Cigna Dental, and the covered codes may vary by plan.
Here are links to important CDT 2026 resources effective January 1, 2026:
- CDT 2026 Code Changes | DPPO and Cigna Dental Care® Summary
- CDT 2026 X-ray Submission Guidelines | DPPO
- CDT 2026 X-ray Submission Guidelines | Cigna Dental Care® (DHMO)
- 2026 Most Commonly Performed Procedure Code Comparison | Cigna Dental Care PCS 01-08
- 2026 Most Commonly Performed Procedure Code Comparison | Cigna Dental Care PCS 09
“Cigna Dental Care” is a brand name used to refer to product designs that may differ by state of residence of enrollee, including but not limited to, prepaid plans, managed care plans (including Dental HMO plans), and plans with open access features. The Cigna Dental Care plan may not be available in all states.