CPT
CPT (Current Procedural Terminology)
CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) is a medical code set that is used to report medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures and services to entities such as physicians, health insurance companies and accreditation organizations. CPT codes are used in conjunction with ICD-10 codes.
Pronunciation
CPT is pronounced as an initialism, i.e., each letter is pronounced separately: "C-P-T".
Etymology
The term "Current Procedural Terminology" was first introduced in 1966 by the American Medical Association (AMA). The "current" in the name indicates that the code set is updated regularly, typically on an annual basis.
Related Terms
- ICD-10: The International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, which is used in conjunction with CPT codes to provide a complete picture of patient care.
- HCPCS: Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System, a set of health care procedure codes based on the American Medical Association's Current Procedural Terminology.
- Medical coding: The transformation of healthcare diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment into universal medical alphanumeric codes.
- Medical billing: The process of submitting and following up on claims with health insurance companies in order to receive payment for services rendered by a healthcare provider.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on CPT
- Wikipedia's article - CPT
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