CCAM

Classification Commune des Actes Médicaux terminology, healthcare domain.

Definition

CCAM is a French classification using 7-character codes + extension describing each medical procedure for billing to French health insurance. Maintained by ATIH with bi-annual updates. Example: DEQP003 = electrocardiogram on at least 12 leads.

Origin

First version 2005 (CCAM v0), v3 stabilised 2007. Maintained by ATIH (Agence Technique de l'Information sur l'Hospitalisation) under DGOS.

Example in context

Code DEQP003 billed via a SESAM-Vitale care sheet or an electronic B2 flow in ASSURMAL.

Related terms

• CPT — US equivalent.
• SESAM-Vitale — billing system using CCAM.