Current Procedural Terminology
Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)
Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) /ˈkʌrənt proʊˈsiːdʒərəl ˈtɜːrmɪnələdʒi/ 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, which are used to report diagnoses.
Etymology
The term "Current Procedural Terminology" was first used in 1966 by the American Medical Association (AMA). The word "current" implies that the code set is continually updated and refined to reflect current medical practice.
Related Terms
- ICD-10: The International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, which is used in conjunction with CPT codes to report diagnoses.
- HCPCS: The Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System, a set of health care procedure codes based on the American Medical Association's CPT.
- Medical coding: The transformation of healthcare diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment into universal medical alphanumeric codes.
- American Medical Association (AMA): The professional group that publishes the CPT codes.
Usage
CPT codes are used by medical professionals, including physicians and other healthcare providers, insurance companies, and accreditation organizations, to communicate about medical, surgical, and diagnostic services and procedures. The codes are divided into three categories:
- Category I: Procedures and contemporary medical practices that are widely performed.
- Category II: Optional performance measurements.
- Category III: Emerging technologies, services, and procedures.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Current Procedural Terminology
- Wikipedia's article - Current Procedural Terminology
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