Section 1a: Clinical Document Architecture (CDA®)
Section 3: Implementation Guides
HL7 CDA® R2 Implementation Guide: Orthodontic Attachment, Release 1 - US Realm
DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this implementation guide is to provide a HL7 CDA-based set of templates defining a standardized document that can be used to convey supporting clinical documentation from a dental provider to a payer (e.g., insurance company) to substantiate a claim for orthodontic care.
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
HL7 CDA® R2 Implementation Guide: Orthodontic Attachment, Release 1 - US Realm may also go by the following names or acronyms:
"HL7 CDA® R2 Implementation Guide: Orthodontic Attachment, Release 1 – US Realm", , Orthodontic Attachment
BENEFITS
- Supplements the existing STU for the periodontal attachment for a computable electronic orthodontic attachment for the American Dental Association and dental providers .
- Allows payers to improve automation of processing of attachments provided to substantiate claims.
IMPLEMENTATIONS/CASE STUDIES
Anticipated implementers include:
1) US Department of Defense
2) State Medicaid Programs - Arkansas, Illinois, Massachusetts, Washington
This guide was developed with the sponsorship of the American Dental Association, and the US Department of Defense.
DEVELOPMENT BACKGROUND
This standard is closely related to the content in the HL7 CDA® R2 Periodontal Attachment Implementation Guide: Exchange of C-CDA Based Documents, Release 1 - US Realm; published on July 20, 2017.
RELATED DOCUMENTS
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STU DOCUMENTS
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TOPIC
- Medical Records
BALLOT TYPE
- STU
STATUS DATE
2020-03-10RESPONSIBLE WORK GROUP
PRODUCT TYPE
- Implementation Guide
STAKEHOLDERS
- EHR, PHR Vendors
- Healthcare Institutions
- Payors
FAMILY
- CDA
CURRENT STATE
- Stable
REALM
- US Realm