CPT is a set of five-digit codes, used for billing purposes, that identify medical services rendered.
A reference procedural codebook using a numerical system for procedures, established by the American Medical Association.
Five-digit codes assigned to services and procedures to standardize claims processing and data analysis.
A standardized mechanism of reporting services using numeric codes as established and updated annually by the AMA.
numeric codes supplied by the American Medical Association used to charge for physicians' services.
Listing of descriptive terms and identifying codes for reporting medical services and procedures performed by physicians. The purpose of the terminology is to provide a uniform language that will accurately describe medical, surgical and diagnostic services, and will thereby provide an effective means for reliable nationwide communication among physicians, patients and third parties. CPT manual is update yearly. Descriptive terms residents use in recording their surgical operative log (SOL).
The Current Procedural Terminology is the list maintained by the American Medical Association to provide unique billing codes for services rendered. The current version is the CPT-4.
