CPT Code Families
Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) is the industry standard for reporting medical, surgical, and diagnostic services. Understanding the six main sections is fundamental to professional coding.
Evaluation and Management (E/M)
99202 – 99499The 'brain work' of medicine. These codes capture the cognitive effort of diagnosing and managing patient care.
Common Subsections
Anesthesia
00100 – 01999Services provided by anesthesiologists during surgical or diagnostic procedures.
Common Subsections
Surgery
10021 – 69990The largest section of CPT. Categorized by anatomical system (Integumentary, Musculoskeletal, etc.).
Common Subsections
Radiology
70010 – 79999Diagnostic imaging and radiation oncology services.
Common Subsections
Pathology and Laboratory
80047 – 89398Testing performed on clinical specimens to provide information for diagnosis or treatment.
Common Subsections
Medicine
90281 – 99607Specialty-specific procedures and services like immunizations and psychiatry.
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