CPT
Current Procedural Terminology terminology, healthcare domain.
Definition
CPT is the proprietary AMA terminology describing medical procedures. 5-digit codes (Category I) — e.g. 99213 = office visit established patient 15 min. Covers surgery, radiology, medicine, pathology. Paid licence.
Origin
Published by AMA since 1966. Annual update on January 1. Primary support of the Medicare RBRVS system.
Example in context
In an X12 837P (Professional Claim), SV1*HC:99213*100*UN*1 — office visit coded 99213.