What does cpt stand for?

What does cpt stand for?

CPT Code Definition: Current Procedural Terminology


CPT was developed by the American Medical Association (AMA) in 1966. The AMA revises and publishes CPT each year to keep pace with changes in medical practice. They delete obsolete procedures, modify existing procedures, and add newly developed procedures.


listing of descriptive terms and five-digit, numeric codes for reporting medical services and procedures performed by physicians.


provides a uniform language to accurately designate medical, surgical and diagnostic services.


serves as an effective means of reliable nationwide communication between physicians, patients and third-party payers.

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