This page is part of the Dental Data Exchange (v0.1.0: STU 1 Ballot 1) based on FHIR R4. The current version which supercedes this version is 1.0.0. For a full list of available versions, see the Directory of published versions
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When populating the Service Request, if appropriate, implementers should use CDT terms to describe the planned encounter. The procedure is encouraged to be from LOINC, SNOMED-CT, CPT-4 , or ICD10 PCS, and similarly the encounter is encouraged to be from a value set consisting of SNOMED-CT values. However, in both cases, the conformance statement linking these elements to terminologies only have the strength of SHOULD. When referring to dental encounters or procedures in the Service Request, a CDT term would be more appropriate and should be used. Additionally, if a procedure is planned, implementers should follow the best practice to include a SNODENT concept.