Procedure code
Procedure code
A Procedure code is a code used in the healthcare industry to identify specific medical procedures.
Pronunciation
- Pronunciation: /prəˈsiːdʒər koʊd/
Etymology
The term "Procedure code" is derived from the English words "procedure", meaning a series of actions conducted in a certain order or manner, and "code", meaning a system of words, letters, figures, or symbols used to represent others, especially for the purposes of secrecy.
Definition
A Procedure code is a code used to identify specific medical, surgical, and diagnostic services. These codes are used by healthcare providers, insurance companies, and government agencies like the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to ensure uniformity in the reporting and billing of medical services.
Types of Procedure Codes
There are several types of procedure codes used in the healthcare industry. These include:
- Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes: These are developed and maintained by the American Medical Association (AMA) and are used to report medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures and services.
- Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes: These are used to report services and supplies not covered by CPT codes, including ambulance services, durable medical equipment, and certain drugs and medicines.
- International Classification of Diseases (ICD) codes: These are used to report diagnoses and inpatient procedures.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Procedure code
- Wikipedia's article - Procedure code
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