This document outlines the terms and conditions for using the Current Dental Terminology (CDT), emphasizing important legal stipulations and disclaimers relevant to its application, even in contexts such as understanding aspects of a 93970 Covered Diagnosis framework. Please read this agreement carefully before proceeding to utilize CDT.
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For those acting on behalf of an organization, your acceptance signifies that you are authorized to bind the organization to these terms, creating a legally enforceable obligation. “You” and “your” in this document refer to both you as an individual and any organization you represent.
Permitted Use and Restrictions of CDT
Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, you, your employees, and agents are granted a limited, non-exclusive license to use CDT solely within your organization in the United States and its territories. This use is strictly for internal purposes and within programs administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). It is crucial to ensure all employees and agents comply with this agreement’s terms.
The American Dental Association (ADA) retains all copyright, trademark, and proprietary rights to CDT. You are prohibited from removing, altering, or obscuring any ADA copyright or proprietary notices from the materials.
Any use of CDT not explicitly authorized is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, making copies for resale or licensing, transferring copies to unauthorized parties, creating derivative works, or any commercial exploitation of CDT beyond the scope of this agreement, even when considering applications that might intersect with concepts like 93970 covered diagnosis in broader healthcare contexts. For any use outside these terms, a separate license must be obtained directly from the American Dental Association at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, or through their website at http://www.ADA.org/.
Government use is subject to applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation Clauses (FARS) and Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) restrictions.
Organizations contracting with CMS should note that any commercial CDT licenses held with the ADA are separate from this agreement. Use of CDT under this agreement for CMS programs does not extend to other organizational programs or services, and royalties for those uses are governed by their commercial licenses. Understanding these distinctions is important when managing diagnostic coding and ensuring compliance, particularly in areas that may relate to service coverage similar to considerations around a 93970 covered diagnosis.
ADA Disclaimer of Warranties and Liabilities
CDT is provided “as is” without any warranties, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. CDT does not include fee schedules, basic units, relative values, or related listings. The ADA does not practice medicine or provide dental services directly or indirectly. Responsibility for software, including CDT content, rests solely with the applicable entity or CMS. No ADA endorsement is implied or intended.
The ADA expressly disclaims any responsibility for consequences or liability arising from the use, misuse, or interpretation of information within CDT. This agreement can be terminated if you violate its terms. The ADA is a third-party beneficiary to this agreement. This disclaimer extends to all applications of CDT, including its use in contexts that might analyze or process data related to diagnostic classifications and coverage determinations, such as those conceptually linked to a 93970 covered diagnosis scenario.
CMS Disclaimer
The scope of the CDT license is determined solely by the ADA, the copyright holder. Any inquiries regarding the license or CDT use should be directed to the ADA. End users of CDT do not act on behalf of CMS, and CMS disclaims any liability for end-user CDT application. CMS is not liable for claims related to errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in CDT information. Under no circumstances will CMS be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use of CDT information or materials. This limitation of liability is comprehensive, covering all uses of CDT data, including potential interpretations or applications within systems dealing with diagnostic and procedural coding, or any analyses related to coverage and payment models which might conceptually involve elements similar to a 93970 covered diagnosis.
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