Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes, also known as service codes, are a universal system that identifies medical procedures. Each procedure is given its own unique five digit code that identifies to health insurance companies what type of care was provided.
What is a CPT code example?
CPT codes are, for the most part, grouped numerically. The codes for surgery, for example, are 10021 through 69990. In the CPT codebook, these codes are listed in mostly numerical order, except for the codes for Evaluation and Management. ... The code 99214, for a general checkup, is listed in the E&M codes, for example.
How do I find a CPT code?
Matching CPT Codes to Services
- Do a CPT code search on the American Medical Association website. ...
- Contact your healthcare provider's office and ask them to help you match CPT codes and services.
- Contact your payer's billing personnel and ask them to help you.
